humps (Meaning)
humps
a difficult, trying, or critical phase or obstacle, mound, hummock, a fit of depression or sulking, a rounded protuberance, to put or carry on the back, humpback sense 1, to exert oneself, to make humpbacked, to copulate with, mountain, range, a difficult part (as of a task), to exert (oneself) vigorously, humpback, transport, to move swiftly, a fleshy protuberance on the back of an animal (such as a camel, bison, or whale), to move or work energetically, a rounded bulge or lump (as on the back of a camel), to make hump-shaped
Synonyms & Antonyms of humps
Synonyms:
- ranges
- mountain ranges
- inselbergs
- knobs
- horns
- inselberge
- mountaintops
- seamounts
- sierras
- cordilleras
- summits
Antonyms:
humps Sentence Examples
- The camel's prominent humps allow it to store fat and water for survival in arid environments.
- The humpback whale's distinctive humps are used for communication, mating, and regulating body temperature.
- The humped bridge arched gracefully over the river, creating a picturesque landmark.
- The dromedary camel's single hump stores a significant amount of fatty tissue.
- The humpback surgeonfish's dorsal hump helps it to maneuver and control its buoyancy.
- The ancient figurines depicted camel gods with exaggerated humps, symbolizing strength and perseverance.
- The thrill-seeking tourists rode the humps of the roller coaster, their screams echoing through the air.
- The humped shape of the beetle's thorax provides protection from predators and assists in digging.
- The bull's massive humps indicated its dominance and muscularity.
- The humped roof of the old barn protected the hay and livestock inside from the elements.
FAQs About the word humps
a difficult, trying, or critical phase or obstacle, mound, hummock, a fit of depression or sulking, a rounded protuberance, to put or carry on the back, humpbac
mountains, peaks,mounts, alps, pinnacles, ranges,mountain ranges, inselbergs, knobs, horns
valleys, bowls, depressions, basins,hollows,vales
The camel's prominent humps allow it to store fat and water for survival in arid environments.
The humpback whale's distinctive humps are used for communication, mating, and regulating body temperature.
The humped bridge arched gracefully over the river, creating a picturesque landmark.
The dromedary camel's single hump stores a significant amount of fatty tissue.
