noun
camelback
Camelback (noun) means Camels' backs.
noun
1
Camels' backs.
"We travelled across the desert on camelback."
2
A soft container for water that straps onto a person's back.
"An empty camelback is a blessing and a curse: it is easy to carry, but it means you have no water."
3
A house whose upper floor is smaller than the ground floor beneath it.
"My friend lived in a camelback; we used to have fun climbing out of the window onto the roof below."
4
A railway locomotive with its driver's cab set in the middle rather than at either end.
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Etymology
Formed from camel and back.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of camelback?
"camelback" (noun) means camels' backs.
What are the different meanings of camelback?
"camelback" has 3 main meanings: 1. Camels' backs; 2. A soft container for water that straps onto a person's back; 3. A house whose upper floor is smaller than the ground floor beneath it.
