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Definition of humpback - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
animalhaving a back with a noticeable hump
- The humpback camel is well adapted to the desert.
2.
bridgeUK having a raised, curved shapeUK
- The humpback bridge was difficult to cross.
Noun
1.
marinetype of large whale with a curved back
- A humpback whale breached the surface near the boat..
2.
spine deformityTECH. abnormal curve of the upper spineTECH.
- The old man suffered from a humpback.
3.
fishRare salmon with a humped backRare
- The fisherman caught a humpback in the river.
Images of humpback
type of large whale with a curved back 
salmon with a humped back
Expressions with humpback
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bridge with a pronounced arch in the middle
The humpback bridge over the canal was a popular spot for photographs..
species of baleen whale with long flippers
The humpback whale is known for its beautiful songs.
Origin of humpback
Old Norse, humpr (hump) + bak (back)
Terms with humpback included in their meaning
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architecture
being a humpback bridge
Examples of humpback in a sentence
A humpback animal can store fat in its hump. The humpback archway added charm to the garden. They admired the humpback design of the old viaduct. The humpback was spotted near the coral reef. Researchers are studying the migration patterns of the humpback. She wore a brace to correct her humpback.
His humpback was noticeable even under his coat. The market had fresh humpback for sale this morning. Humpback is a popular choice among local chefs.
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- French:bossu, baleine à bosse, ...
- German:höckerig, Buckelwal, ...
- Italian:gobbo, megattera, ...
- Spanish:jorobado, ballena jorobada, ...
- Portuguese:corcunda, jubarte, ...
- Chinese:隆背的, 座头鲸, ...
- Japanese:こぶのある, ザトウクジラ, ...
- Arabic:حَدَبِي, أحدب, ...
- Hebrew:גִּבֵּן, לִוְיָיתָן גָּדוֹל סְנַפִּיר, ...
- Russian:горбатый, горбач, ...
- Ukrainian:горбатий, горбатий кит, ...
- Hindi:कूबड़दार, कूबड़ वाली व्हेल, ...
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