Humpback definition

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A large rorqual whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) with long flippers and a raised, rounded back.
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A humped upper back.
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A humpback whale.
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A humped, deformed back; kyphosis.
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A male pink salmon at the time it travels up rivers to spawn.
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A humped upper back.
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A person with a humpback: hunchback.
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A person who suffers from kyphosis.
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A humpback whale.
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A humpback salmon.
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humpback
Plural:
humpbacks

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Humpback Sentence Examples

  • Meaning you can fish, bird watch, or enjoy a gourmet meal on the upper deck while listening to the symphony of humpback whales and calving glacier ice whenever you please.

  • The humpback whale was heavily hunted in Scottish waters, adding to the estimated 250,000 humpbacks killed worldwide.

  • Single sleepers had as an inn a lone humpback whale fruit peddlers florists.

  • The specially-trained and equipped team hopes to safely capture the female humpback dolphin which has a tight nylon noose around its tail.

  • Expect the unexpected massive glacier calves and breathtaking wildlife soaring eagles and humpback whales.

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