Humpback
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhʌmpbæk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Humpback is a noun meaning A humped back (deformity in humans caused by abnormal curvature of the upper spine).
Meaning
A humped back (deformity in humans caused by abnormal curvature of the upper spine).
More Meanings
- (derogatory, now offensive) A person with a humpback; a person who suffers from kyphosis.
- A humpback whale.
- A humpback salmon.
- To hunt humpback whales.
Example Sentences
The captain of the James Rodgers […] was an old hand at humpbacking […]
He saw Dmitri half rise from his chair so that the shadow of his humpback shifted on the whitewashed wall.
[…] I stared up at the raw spots on his cheek and thought, there is no safety anywhere: a humpback, a cripple—they all have the trigger that sets love off.
Diana Vernon, the most beautiful creature I ever beheld, in love with him, the bandy-legged, bull-necked, limping scoundrel!—Richard the Third in all but his hump-back!
Word Forms
- humpbacks
- hump-back
- humpbacking
- humpbacked
Synonyms for humpback
Depending on context, synonyms include crookback, hunchback, kyphosis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include crookback, hunchback, kyphosis, hump, lump, bulge.
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