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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Little is known about fin whale migration but their movements are believed to be quite different from other baleen whales such as blues and humpbacks.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Similar observations remain far less common in published research involving baleen whales such as humpbacks.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
In 2007, seven humpbacks were seen, and by 2024, there were 150 ship-based sightings of these giant whales.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
The scientists suggested several theories for why these two humpbacks embarked on such "exceptional" deviations from the normal routes.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
“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
