The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word CAM which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Device that converts rotary motion into linear motion crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CAM | 100 % | 3 |
Why may CAM be the right solution?
A cam is a mechanical device that converts rotary motion into linear motion by the shape of its surface. As the cam rotates, the follower connected to it moves along the cam's surface in a linear direction.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Device that converts rotary motion into linear motion
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Crossword Answer definitions
CAM noun- A turning or sliding piece which imparts motion to a rod, lever or block brought into sliding or rolling contact with it.
- A curved wedge, movable about an axis, used for forcing or clamping two pieces together.
- A ridge or mound of earth.
- A camming device, a spring-loaded device for effecting a temporary belay in a rock crevice.
- Camera.
- To go on webcam with someone.
- Alternative form of kam
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