Meaning ofcamin English

Noun

1. a moving piece imparting motion; mechanical component
2. a device for temporary belay; rock climbing tool
3. a spring-loaded climbing aid; temporary hold
   The climber used a cam to secure herself on the rock face.
4. a ridge or mound (earth formation)
   The cam on the hill was formed by the erosion of the soil.
5. a device for taking pictures
   The photographer adjusted the cam to get a better shot.