Cam

Pronunciation

 * , {{SAMPA|/k{m/}}

Etymology 1
Recorded since the 16th century, from kam: (cognate with  comb:, and preserved in modern Dutch compounds such as kamrad:, kamwiel:)

Noun

 * 1) A turning or sliding piece which imparts motion to a rod, lever or block brought into sliding or rolling contact with it.
 * 2)  A camming device, aspring-loaded device for effecting a temporary belay in a rock crevice.

Derived terms

 * overhead cam

Noun

 * 1)  The shortened form of camera

Derived terms

 * camcorder
 * webcam

Verb

 * 1) To go on webcam with someone