Hump

usgb/hʌmp/
noun

A rounded raised part, often on the back of an animal or person.

The camel has a hump on its back.
Visual representation of "hump" - A rounded raised part, often on the back of an animal or person

Often appears as...

  • camel's hump
  • noticeable hump
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Animal Characteristics

Use 'hump' to describe distinctive raised parts on animals, especially associated with camels.

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Biologists study the camel's hump to understand how they store fat.
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Human Anatomy

Sometimes used to refer to an abnormal curve in a person's spine known as 'kyphosis'.

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The doctor examined the unusual hump in his spine.
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