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humpback.

A humped back (deformity in humans caused by abnormal curvature of the upper spine).

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˈhʌmpbæk/
  1. A humped back (deformity in humans caused by abnormal curvature of the upper spine).

  2. A humped back (deformity in humans caused by abnormal curvature of the upper spine). A hump or protuberance on the shoulders or back of an animal.

    broadly
  3. A humped back (deformity in humans caused by abnormal curvature of the upper spine). A rounded topographical feature, such as a mountain or hill.

    figuratively
  4. A person with a humpback; a person who suffers from kyphosis.

    derogatory · offensive
  5. A humpback whale.

  6. A humpback salmon.

Where this word comes from

From hump + back.

verb/ˈhʌmpbæk/
  1. To hunt humpback whales.

Where this word comes from

From hump + back.

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