ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD HUMPBACK
Alteration of earlier crumpbacked, perhaps influenced by hunchback; perhaps related to Dutch homp lump.
WHAT DOES HUMPBACK MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Definition of humpback in the English dictionary
The first definition of humpback in the dictionary is Also called: humpback whale. a large whalebone whale, Megaptera novaeangliae, closely related and similar to the rorquals but with a humped back and long flippers: family Balaenopteridae. Other definition of humpback is a Pacific salmon, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, the male of which has a humped back and hooked jaws. Humpback is also Also called: humpback bridge a road bridge having a sharp incline and decline and usually a narrow roadway.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HUMPBACK»
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Describes the characteristics, diet, location, life cycle, and behavior of humpback whales, including why they sing and how they perform such acrobatic jumps.
Dianne M. MacMillan, 2004
Introduces the habitat and characteristics of the humpback whale.
Contents. What are sea mammals? ...........................................................4 What are
humpback whales? .....................................................6 How are humpback whales
classified? ........................................8 Where do humpback whales live?
This top-selling series introduces the wild creatures of the world and examines the natural world.
Details the characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of the humpback whale. Includes photo diagram.
Humpbacks and family -- Shape, Size and color -- Where they live -- Senses -- Defense -- Food -- Babies -- Behaviors -- Humpback whale facts.
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The
Humpback Whale Activity Book
Photocopiable activity book to be used in conjunction with The Humpback Whale: a very special mammal.
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Songs of the
Humpback Whale: A Novel in Five Voices
A Novel in Five Voices Jodi Picoult. Hadley gives me half of his anyway when my
mother gets up to go to the bathroom. Uncle Joley tells me to ignore her when
she gets like this. After lunch, my mother insists on cleaning up the picnic.
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Journey of a
Humpback Whale
Now in ebook format, this is a static, generic epub.
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Humpback Whale: The Singer
Describes how humpback whales communicate with each other and how the sounds they make help them survive, and discusses their habitat, diet and behavior.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HUMPBACK»
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humpback is used in the context of the following news items.
Argyll News: Humpback Whale in Firth of ClydeFor Argyll | For Argyll
An adult humpback whale, possibly greater than 12 metres in length, has been sighted in the Firth of Clyde this week – the fifth such whale to ... «For Argyll, Jul 15»
'Hogtied' humpback whale saved from great white shark attack
A team of scientists in the US fought to successfully free a “hogtied” humpback whale while a great white shark circled and took chunks out of its ... «Siliconrepublic.com, Jul 15»
Humpback whale seemed eager for a close connection off Southern …
A chartered whale watching boat had been prowling the waves a few miles off San Pedro for about an hour on Saturday when a humpback ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
Humpback Whale Has Swum Entangled Near Nova Scotia For At …
Rescuers are trying to free a humpback whale that has been swimming entangled in rope in Maritime waters for at least five days. «Huffington Post Canada, Jul 15»
Humpback whales tangled in fishing lines off Maritimes not uncommon
The plight of two humpback whales entangled in fishing lines off the coast of Nova Scotia is not uncommon, says an official with the Marine ... «CBC.ca, Jul 15»
Humpback whale feeds off New Jersey beach - Press of Atlantic City …
SANDY HOOK (AP) — A boater and beachgoers were treated to an unusual sight off a New Jersey beach when a humpback whale surfaced ... «Press of Atlantic City, Jul 15»
Kayaking Couple Gets the Most Amazing Surprise From a Pod of …
Kayaking Couple Gets the Most Amazing Surprise From a Pod of Humpback Whales (VIDEO). 0Total Shares ... «One Green Planet, Jul 15»
EXCLUSIVE: Humpback feeds off Sandy Hook
It was, and Struck and his shipmates were treated to a rare view of a majestic humpback whale repeatedly surging out of the water to feed on ... «Asbury Park Press, Jul 15»
Humpback whales tangled in rope off Nova Scotia coast
Searchers are still hoping to locate two humpback whales entangled in fishing lines off the coast of Nova Scotia. The Marine Animal Response ... «CBC.ca, Jul 15»
Aerial footage shows humpback whale blowing a rainbow
The accompanying footage of a humpback whale blowing rainbows, captured off Newport Beach, was uploaded on July 6 by YouTube user ... «Pete Thomas Outdoor, Jul 15»
