humpback
noun
a back that is humped in a convex position.
humpbacks
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pluralof humpback.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He generally sees humpbacks but sometimes other species including the still critically endangered North Atlantic Right whale.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
The most common place for sightings was St Martin's with a number of humpbacks spotted there.
From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2025
The wandering male was among a group of humpbacks photographed from a research vessel on the Pacific coast of Colombia in 2013.
From BBC ● Dec. 10, 2024
While it’s normal to see humpbacks in Monterey Bay or Hawai’i, Southern California is more of a transitory point for the whales en route to Mexico or even Costa Rica, according to Girardeau.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2024
“Those are the humpbacks after herring. They’re following their instincts. Every spring they migrate up from calving grounds in Hawaii.”
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
