humped

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a hump or a raised part on the back, usually an animal.

  - "The camel is a humped animal."
  - "The elephant has a large humped back."

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Synonyms

heft , shoulder , tote , hike , trek , walk , bang , bone , ride , shag , bother , irk , rile

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with humped
jumped , pumped , lumped

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Variants

List of all variants of humped that leads to same result
hump , humped , humps , humping

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'humped' can be traced back to Old English 'humpen' which means 'to swell, to rise'.

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Trivia

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1. Camels have two humps, while dromedaries, or Arabian camels, have one hump.

2. The hump of a camel is actually stored fat that provides energy during long periods without water.

3. The hump of an elephant is not a fat deposit but rather a large muscle used for support and balance.

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Related Concepts

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1. hump: A raised part or projection on an animal's back.

2. camelid: A family of animals that includes camels, llamas, and alpacas, all of which have humps.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'humped' is often used to describe animals, particularly camels and elephants. In art, the image of a humped animal is commonly used to represent strength and endurance.

How to Memorize "humped"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a camel or an elephant with a hump on its back.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'humped' with animals that have humps, such as camels and elephants.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'humped' as 'Hump is for Humps on animals'.

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