humped
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of humped
Example Sentences
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“The rain has swollen the river to a thick brown muscle, humped up in the middle by its own force,” Cal notices, inspecting the ground where Rachel’s body was found.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
It was in a humped position while walking and seemed unable to move, indicating severe abdominal pain, officers said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2023
It has cloned critically endangered, double-humped wild Bactrian camels using the eggs and surrogate mothers of single humped camels, Wani said.
From Reuters ● May 25, 2023
For four months, state and federal officials have sanctioned a hunt of the shaggy, humped animals that delight millions of tourists and are a centerpiece of Native American culture and history.
From New York Times ● Apr. 4, 2023
All Tyrion could see was something massive rising from the river, humped and ominous.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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