cam
word
/ˈkæm/
kam
/kˈæm/
kam
Definition
'Cam' is an informal abbreviation for 'camera', especially in technology contexts (like 'webcam'). It can also mean a mechanical part called a cam, which converts rotary motion.
Usage & Nuances
'Cam' is casual and often appears in technology, gaming, or online slang (e.g., 'on cam'). In engineering, 'cam' refers to a specific mechanical part. Context is key to distinguish meanings.
Spanish: cámara (abreviatura) - leva (mecánica)Portuguese (BR): câmera (abreviação) - came (mecânico)Portuguese (PT): câmara (abreviação) - câmara excêntrica (mecânica)Chinese (Simplified): 摄像头（简称）- 凸轮（机械）Chinese (Traditional): 攝像頭（簡稱）- 凸輪（機械）Hindi: कैमरा (संक्षिप्त) - कैम (यांत्रिक भाग)Arabic: كاميرا (اختصار) - عمود كامة (ميكانيكي)Bengali: ক্যাম (ক্যামেরা) - ক্যাম (যান্ত্রিক অংশ)Russian: камера (разговорное) - кулачок (механизм)Japanese: カメラ（略語） - カム（機械部品）Vietnamese: cam (viết tắt của camera) - cam (bộ phận cơ khí)Korean: 캠 (카메라) - 캠 (기계 부품)Turkish: kamera (kısaltma) - kam (mekanik parça)Urdu: کیمرہ (غیر رسمی) - کیم (مکینیکل پرزہ)Indonesian: cam (singkatan kamera) - cam (bagian mekanik)
Example Sentences
He fixed the broken cam in the machine.
basic
My phone's cam is not working.
basic
Don’t forget to cover your cam when not using it.
natural
She streams games with her cam on every night.
natural
The engine stopped because the cam slipped out of place.
natural
Turn on your cam for the meeting.
basic