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- Dictionaryhump/hʌmp/
noun
- 1. a rounded raised mass of earth or land: "they sat on a hump of cropped grass"
- 2. a rounded protuberance on the back of a camel or other animal or as an abnormality on the back of a person: "his back rose into a kind of hump at the base of the spine"
verb
- 1. carry (a heavy object) with difficulty: informal British "he continued to hump cases up and down the hotel corridor" Similar
- 2. make hump-shaped: "he turned and humped his body to avoid a rope" Similar Opposite
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Jul 26, 2024 · The meaning of OVER THE HUMP is past the most difficult part of something (such as a project or job). How to use over the hump in a sentence.
Aug 5, 2024 · camel, (genus Camelus ), any of three species of large ruminating hoofed mammals of arid Africa and Asia known for their ability to go for long periods without drinking. The Arabian camel, or dromedary ( Camelus dromedarius ), has one back hump, while the domesticated Bactrian camel ( C. bactrianus) and the wild Bactrian camel ( C. ferus) have two.
1 day ago · The species' distinctive features include its long, curved neck, narrow chest, a single hump (compared with two on the Bactrian camel and wild Bactrian camel), and long hairs on the throat, shoulders and hump. The coat is generally a shade of brown.
1 day ago · The pursuit of happiness has been a central theme in philosophy and psychology for centuries. While there is no single, universally accepted definition of happiness, it is generally understood to be a state of mind characterized by positive emotions, a sense of purpose, and a feeling of fulfillment.
Jul 23, 2024 · Dowager’s hump, also known as a buffalo hump, can cause symptoms like headaches when the neck hump is posture-related and attributed to excess fat or a dorso-cervical fat pad, highlighting the importance of diagnosis and treatment to alleviate discomfort and address cosmetic concerns.
5 days ago · Humpback whale, a baleen whale known for its elaborate courtship songs and displays. They usually range from 12 to 16 meters in length and weigh about 36 metric tons. The body is black on the upper surface, with a variable amount of white below, and it has about 30 broad ventral grooves on the throat and chest.
14 hours ago · Hubert Horatio Humphrey Jr. (May 27, 1911 – January 13, 1978) was an American politician and statesman who served as the 38th vice president of the United States from 1965 to 1969. He twice served in the United States Senate, representing Minnesota from 1949 to 1964 and again from 1971 to 1978.
