camelback

English

noun
Definitions
  • (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) 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.

Etymology

Compound from English camel + English back (mild drink, back, chaser).

Origin

English

back

Gloss

mild drink, back, chaser

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Other

Kanji

後, 背

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