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humpback whale

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun humpback whale has 1 sense
  1. humpback, humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae - large whalebone whale with long flippers noted for arching or humping its back as it dives
    --1 is a kind of baleen whale, whalebone whale
    --1 is a member of Megaptera, genus Megaptera

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Humpback Whale

Definition:

A humpback whale is a large marine mammal belonging to the baleen whale family, characterized by long pectoral fins, a hump on their back, and elaborate songs.

Examples:

Noun: The humpback whale was a magnificent sight as it breached the surface of the ocean.

Verb: The boat slowly sailed past a pod of humpback whales feeding on krill.

Adjective: We watched in awe as the humpback whale calf gracefully swam alongside its mother.

Adverb: The tour guide pointed out that the humpback whales are most commonly found in these waters.

Senses:

  1. A large marine mammal with a hump on its back, found in various oceans worldwide.
  2. A state of elevated mood or happiness.

Usages:

Sense 1: Humpback whales migrate annually between feeding grounds in cold waters and breeding grounds in warm waters.

Sense 2: After a long day of exploring the reef, the divers were on a humpback whale of a high

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