Pronunciation: /hʌntʃbæk/
noun a person with a deformed or curved back
A1 The hunchback carried a heavy load on his back.
A2 The hunchback lived in a small cottage on the outskirts of town.
B1 The hunchback's posture was a result of years of hard labor.
B2 The hunchback was a mysterious figure who roamed the streets at night.
C1 The hunchback's deformity was a source of fascination for medical researchers.
C2 Despite his hunchback, the man had a kind heart and was loved by all who knew him.
adjective relating to or characteristic of a hunchback
A1 The hunchback man lived in a small cottage.
A2 The hunchback cat had a unique way of walking.
B1 The hunchback chair was surprisingly comfortable.
B2 The hunchback tree stood out among the others in the forest.
C1 The hunchback building had a haunting presence in the city.
C2 The hunchback mountain loomed over the valley, casting a shadow over the town.
formal The hunchback was a character in the classic novel, 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.'
informal I saw a hunchback walking down the street today.
slang That guy over there looks like a total hunchback.
figurative Carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders, he felt like a hunchback.
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