Humpback whale
/ˈhʌmpbæk ˌweɪl/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A species of baleen whale (Megaptera novaeangliae).
"Humpback whales often display "inquisitive, friendly behavior" toward boats and humans, according to Jodi Frediani, a marine wildlife photographer and paper co-author."
- 2 large whalebone whale with long flippers noted for arching or humping its back as it dives wordnet
Example
More examples"Humpback whales often display "inquisitive, friendly behavior" toward boats and humans, according to Jodi Frediani, a marine wildlife photographer and paper co-author."