humpback Antonyms
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Meaning of humpback
humpback (n)
an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column
a person whose back is hunched because of abnormal curvature of the upper spine
large whalebone whale with long flippers noted for arching or humping its back as it dives
humpback (n.)
A crooked back; a humped back.
A humpbacked person; a hunchback.
Any whale of the genus Megaptera, characterized by a hump or bunch on the back. Several species are known. The most common ones in the North Atlantic are Megaptera longimana of Europe, and M. osphyia of America; that of the California coasts is M. versabilis.
A small salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha), of the northwest coast of America.
humpback Sentence Examples
- The humpback whale's distinctive hump allows it to breach the water with ease.
- Humpback whales are renowned for their elaborate song, which can be heard for miles around.
- The humpback's long pectoral fins enable it to maneuver gracefully through the ocean.
- During migration, humpback whales often form large groups known as "superpods."
- Humpback whales feed primarily on krill and small fish, using their baleen plates to filter their prey.
- The humpback's fluke is used for propulsion and can generate tremendous power.
- Humpback whales can dive to depths of over 1,000 feet in search of food.
- The humpback's distinctive coloration helps it blend into its surroundings in the open ocean.
- Humpback whales are known for their playful behavior, often breaching and slapping the water with their fins.
- The humpback's scientific name, Megaptera novaeangliae, reflects its large wings and membership in the baleen whale family.
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an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column, a person whose back is hunched because of abnormal curvature of the upper spine, large whalebone whale with
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The humpback whale's distinctive hump allows it to breach the water with ease.
Humpback whales are renowned for their elaborate song, which can be heard for miles around.
The humpback's long pectoral fins enable it to maneuver gracefully through the ocean.
During migration, humpback whales often form large groups known as "superpods."
