Definitions for humpback

humpback hump·back

Spelling: [huhmp-bak]
IPA: /ˈhʌmpˌbæk/

Humpback is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 23 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 27 points.

You can make 182 anagrams from letters in humpback (abchkmpu).

Definitions for humpback

noun

  1. a back that is humped in a convex position.
  2. kyphosis.
  3. the humpback whale.

Origin of humpback

First recorded in 1690-1700; apparently back formation from humpbacked

Examples for humpback

The humpback (O. gorbuscha), the smallest of the family, 3lb.

Arrived at Pekin, the humpback pays the debts of a corpse, and has it buried.

And with these words he killed the humpback that very instant.

Now, the humpback was not here this morning, but in the court-room.

I think she imagines the girls do not care for her because she is a humpback.

From $700 to $800 is the value of a humpback to the manufacturer.

What's the difference between a 'finback' and a 'humpback,' Hank?

He was a dwarf and humpback; his name was Hamilcar, and he was Attila's court-fool.

I am as suspicious and prone to take offence as a humpback or a dwarf.

Of course not—of course not; a humpback could not be a soldier.

Word Value for humpback
Scrable

23

Words with friends

27

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