Definitions

1. noun

A person’s back that is curved or slanted, especially one that is bent from carrying heavy loads.

“The camel’s hump was actually a swayback that had been built up over years of carrying heavy loads.”

2. noun

A horse or other animal that is bent or slanted in its back, especially one that is weak or diseased.

“The veterinarian examined the swayback pony to determine the cause of its curvature.”

3. verb

To bend or slant the back, especially in a way that is unsteady or unstable.

“The old tree swaybacked in the strong wind.”