CAMELBACK

Etymology

Noun

camelback (countable and uncountable, plural camelbacks)

(uncountable) The backs of camels.

(countable) A flexible water container worn on the back.

(countable) A house with a second storey that does not completely cover the ground floor.

(countable, rail) A railway locomotive that has its cab in the middle as opposed to at the end.

(countable) A camelback sofa or chair.

(uncountable) A type of rubber used in tyre restoration.

Source: Wiktionary



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