humpback

noun

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hump·back | \ ˈhəmp-ˌbak

, for sense 1 also -ˈbak \

plural humpbacks

Definition of humpback

1 : a humped or crooked back also : kyphosis

2 dated, offensive : a person with a humpback

3 : humpback whale

4 : pink salmon

Examples of humpback in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The department will soon announce whether the commercial season will be delayed because a number of humpback whales have recently been observed in crab fishing zones. — Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Oct. 2021 Sisolak had eight strikeouts in the first three innings and didn’t allow a hit until a humpback liner to left-center field by Sammi Rosenberg. — Craig Clary, baltimoresun.com, 15 June 2021 Both were caught off guard by the breaching animal during the height of the humpback migration season in the region, where whale watching is a popular pastime. — Anchorage Daily News, 11 June 2021 Since 1975, 54 species have left the endangered list after recovering, including the bald eagle, brown pelican, and most humpback whales. — Matthew Brown, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 Sep. 2021 Since 1975, 54 species have left the endangered list after having recovered, including the bald eagle, the brown pelican and most humpback whales. — NBC News, 29 Sep. 2021 Bald eagles, brown pelicans recover Since 1975, 54 species have left the endangered list after recovering, including the bald eagle, brown pelican and most humpback whales. — Matthew Brown, ajc, 29 Sep. 2021 Since 1975, 54 species have left the endangered list after recovering, including the bald eagle, brown pelican and most humpback whales. — Matthew Brown, Anchorage Daily News, 29 Sep. 2021 Since 1975, 54 species have left the endangered list after recovering, including the bald eagle, brown pelican and most humpback whales. — Matthew Brown, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2021

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