whalebacks
/weɪlbæks/
noun
- Plural of whaleback; multiple cargo ships or rounded hills shaped like a whale's back.
- Historians have documented over 40 whalebacks built between 1888 and 1898.
- The region's whalebacks are popular with hikers who enjoy panoramic views.
- Several whalebacks were moored at the dock, waiting to unload coal.