"camout" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: camouts [plural]
Etymology: Univerbation of cam out. Etymology templates: {{etymon|en|id=screwdriver}}, {{univerbation|en|cam out}} Univerbation of cam out Head templates: {{en-noun}} camout (plural camouts)
  1. (technical) An instance in which a screwdriver slips out of the head of a screw due to excessive torque being applied; an instance of camming out. Synonyms: cam-out

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