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humps

  • plural
    of hump.
    hump
    noun
    a rounded protuberance, especially a fleshy protuberance on the back, as that due to abnormal curvature of the spine in humans, or that normally present in certain animals, as the camel or bison.
  • present tense form
    of hump (3rd person singular).
    hump
    noun
    a rounded protuberance, especially a fleshy protuberance on the back, as that due to abnormal curvature of the spine in humans, or that normally present in certain animals, as the camel or bison.

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Additional interventions include stenciled speed limits on the road, speed humps, red-light cameras, as well as partnerships with police and public health departments.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026

Shortly after, city officials expedited the hiring of crossing guards, started a program to add speed humps near 70 schools, and reduced speeds around 250 schools.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2024

It’s not as fussy as LVP with respect to humps and bumps on the floor.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 15, 2024

The eyes dart back and forth across the desert landscape, detecting rocks, dips and humps, variations in sand color flashing into view like a real-life scene from “Mad Max.”

From Washington Times ● Dec. 14, 2023

Jonesy is watching me as the bus slows down and humps over a speed bump.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

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