Humpback ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Humpback ( noun )

1. A hump on the back of an animal, typically a mammal, such as a camel or whale.
2. A person with a deformity that causes a hump on the back.

Origin:

The term "humpback" is thought to originate from the middle english word "homp" meaning a "hump" or "lump", and was first used in the late 17th century to describe the hump on the back of certain mammals, such as whales.

Examples:

1. She had always been fascinated by the majestic humpback whales, with their long pectoral fins and distinctive hump.
2. The street performer was a humpback, but he always kept a positive attitude and made everyone laugh with his antics.
3. The camel's hump is actually a large reserve of fat that can sustain the animal for up to a month without food or water.
4. The humpback bridge was a unique architectural feature of the old train station.
5. The old man had a humpback, but he was still able to work the fields and take care of his family.

(As a verb)

Humpback ( verb )

1. A hump on the back of an animal, typically a mammal, such as a camel or whale.
2. A person with a deformity that causes a hump on the back.

Origin:

The term "humpback" is thought to originate from the middle english word "homp" meaning a "hump" or "lump", and was first used in the late 17th century to describe the hump on the back of certain mammals, such as whales.

Examples:

1. She had always been fascinated by the majestic humpback whales, with their long pectoral fins and distinctive hump.
2. The street performer was a humpback, but he always kept a positive attitude and made everyone laugh with his antics.
3. The camel's hump is actually a large reserve of fat that can sustain the animal for up to a month without food or water.
4. The humpback bridge was a unique architectural feature of the old train station.
5. The old man had a humpback, but he was still able to work the fields and take care of his family.