humpback
A humped backA humped back (deformity in humans caused by abnormal curvature of the upper spine).
» Much about the humpback, a species famous for its song, remains a mystery.
Meaning
6 sensesA humped back (deformity in humans caused by abnormal curvature of the upper spine).
Buckel
горбgorb
a person whose back is hunched because of abnormal curvature of the upper spine
A humped back (deformity in humans caused by abnormal curvature of the upper spine).
(broadly)A hump or protuberance on the shoulders or back of an animal.
(figuratively)A rounded topographical feature, such as a mountain or hill.
(derogatory, offensive)A person with a humpback; a person who suffers from kyphosis.
Buckliger, Bucklige
горбу́нgorbún, горбу́ньяgorbúnʹja, горба́чgorbáč
A humpback whale.
A humpback salmon.
Examples
10 sentencesMuch about the humpback, a species famous for its song, remains a mystery.
Australia is now considering removing humpback whales from the endangered species list because of their growing numbers.
ruТеперь в Австралии рассматривают возможность исключения горбатых китов из списка находящихся под угрозой вымирания видов по причине их растущего числа.
The black and white pattern on the underside of each humpback's fluke is as unique as a fingerprint.
Saltwater crocodiles are thought to pose little danger to the whales unless the humpbacks become stranded on a sandbank.
Humpback whales are often curious and may swim right alongside your boat, even rolling side-ways to look up at people.
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 2
Origin
From hump + back.From hump + back.
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Forms
plural: humpbacksSynonyms
5 synonyms- large whalebone whale with long flippers noted for arching or humping its back as it dives:humpback whaleMegaptera novaeangliae
- a person whose back is hunched because of abnormal curvature of the upper spine:hunchbackcrookback
- an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column:kyphosishunchback