Definitions

1. noun

A whale having a distinctive hump on its back, especially one of the species Balaenoptera musculus and Balaenoptera acutorostrata.

“The humpback whale is known for its complex songs.”

2. adjective

Having a hump or a rounded elevation, especially on the back or shoulders.

“The humpbacked camel struggled to climb the steep hill.”

3. verb

To jump or rise in a way that forms a hump or a curve, often used to describe the movement of a humpbacked animal.

“The humpbacked camel humpbacked its way across the desert.”