Word: Camel
How to pronounce: ˈkæməl
Noun
Definitions:
1. A large, long-necked ungulate mammal of arid country, with long slender legs, broad cushioned feet, and either one or two humps on the back. Camels can survive for long periods without food or drink, chiefly by using up the fat reserves in their humps.
Example sentences: "Long-necked giraffes and camels have the same seven neck bones as do short-necked mice and men."
2. An apparatus for raising a sunken ship, consisting of one or more watertight chests to provide buoyancy.
Synonyms:
dromedary
Derivations:
cameleer
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Camel in Other Languages...
Spanish:
German: Kamel
French: Chameau
Italian: Cammello
Turkish: Develer
