hump
Translation
hump, mound, protuberance
Examples
A camel stores fat in its hump.
A camel stores fat in its hump.
The road has a speed hump to slow down cars.
The road has a speed hump to slow down cars.
Grammar Patterns
a hump on (sth.) a raised part on a surface A camel has a hump on its back.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bump, lump, mound
Etymology
Of Germanic origin, related to words meaning 'heap' or 'pile'.
Memory Tips
Picture a camel with a huge 'H'-shaped hump on its back.