"spring-loaded camming device" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: spring-loaded camming devices [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} spring-loaded camming device (plural spring-loaded camming devices)
  1. (climbing) A piece of rock climbing or mountaineering protection equipment. It consists of two, three, or four cams mounted on a common axle or two adjacent axles, so that pulling on the axle forces the cams to spread farther apart. This is then attached to a sling and carabiner at the end of the stem. Categories (topical): Climbing Synonyms: SLCD, cam, friend
    Sense id: en-spring-loaded_camming_device-en-noun-whdwGuee Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: climbing, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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