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hump

/hʌmp/
noun
  1. A mound of earth.

  2. A deformity in humans caused by abnormal curvature of the upper spine.

  3. (animals) A rounded fleshy mass, such as on a camel or zebu.

Synonymsgibbous, humpback, hunch, hunchback
verb
  1. To bend something into a hump.

  2. To carry (something), especially with some exertion.

  3. To rhythmically thrust the pelvis in a manner conducive to sexual intercourse

Synonymsheft, shoulder, tote, hike, trek, walk

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