noun a person with a deformed or curved back
adjective relating to or characteristic of a hunchback
The hunchback of Notre Dame is a famous character in Victor Hugo's novel.
Hunchbacks were often depicted in medieval art as symbols of deformity or evil.
A hunchback may suffer from kyphosis, a condition causing excessive curvature of the spine.
Hunchbacks are sometimes portrayed as wise or mystical characters in myths and legends.
The term 'hunchback' may be used in literature to describe a character with a physical deformity, such as in Victor Hugo's 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.'
In psychology, the term 'hunchback' may be used metaphorically to describe a person who carries emotional burdens or unresolved issues that weigh them down.
In a medical context, 'hunchback' may be used to refer to a medical condition known as kyphosis, which causes a forward rounding of the upper back.
A costume designer may use the term 'hunchback' when designing costumes for characters in theatrical productions or films that require a character with a hunched back.