camelback

/ˈkæməlˌbæk/
noun
  1. A type of sofa or settee with a back that curves upward in the center, resembling a camel's hump.
    • The antique shop had a beautiful camelback sofa from the 19th century.
    • Camelback furniture is popular in traditional interior design.
    • She chose a camelback settee for her living room because of its elegant shape.
  2. A type of rubber patch used to repair tires, shaped like a camel's hump.
    • The mechanic applied a camelback patch to fix the punctured tire.
    • He bought a camelback repair kit for his truck tires.
    • Camelback patches are commonly used in tire retreading.
  3. A type of water bottle or hydration pack worn on the back, often used by hikers and cyclists.
    • Many marathon runners use a camelback to stay hydrated.
    • He filled his camelback before starting the long hike.
    • She strapped on her camelback and headed out on the trail.
adjective
  1. Having a shape that curves upward in the center, like a camel's hump.
    • They installed a camelback roof on the garden shed.
    • The camelback silhouette of the mountain was visible from the valley.
    • The camelback design of the chair gives it a distinctive look.
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