Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hump

noun/verb
/hʌmp/
Definition
A rounded protuberance on a surface, often referring to a raised area on the back of an animal or a hill.
Examples
  • The camel had a large hump on its back.
  • He had to hump the heavy backpack up the hill.
  • The road had a small hump that made the car bounce.
Meaning
To bend or arch, typically referring to a part of the body or a physical surface.
Synonyms
  • Protuberance
  • Knob
  • Hill
  • Load
  • Heave