whalebacks

/weɪlbæks/
noun
  1. 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.
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