cam belt

A form of cambelt — The part of an internal combustion engine that synchronizes the rotation of the crankshaft and the camshaft so that the engine's valves open and close at the proper times during each cylinder's intake and exhaust strokes.

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Meanings

nouncam belt (plural cam belts)

plural cam belts

  1. alternativeAlternative form of cambelt.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
timing belt
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