humpback
/ˈhʌmpbæk/
adjective
- Having a back that is curved or hunched.
- A humpback salmon is easy to identify by its shape.
- They crossed a humpback road in the countryside.
- The humpback bridge is narrow and steep.
noun
- A type of large whale known for its long flippers and the hump in front of its dorsal fin.
- Humpbacks are famous for their beautiful songs.
- The humpback migrates thousands of miles each year.
- We saw a humpback whale breaching near the boat.
- A person with a hunched back (now often considered outdated or offensive).
- The old story featured a humpback who lived in a tower.
- The term 'humpback' for a person is rarely used today.
- In some cultures, a humpback was thought to bring good luck.