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humpback

hump·back

UK/ˈhʌmpbæk/ US/ˈhʌˌmpbæk/ uncommon

noun

1.
2.

a person whose back is hunched because of abnormal curvature of the upper spine

Synonyms
3.

Origin

From hump + back.

Phrases

  • humpback anglerfish
  • humpback bridge
  • humpback dolphin
  • humpback salmon
  • humpback whale

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