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Topic: Nature

hump

IPA: /hʌmp/

KK: /hʌmp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To exert oneself or to hurry, often used in a casual or slang context.

Example: He had to hump to finish the project on time.

noun

Definition: A rounded bump or raised area, often found on the back of animals like camels, or a small mound of earth.

Example: The camel had a large hump on its back, which stored fat for energy.

transitive verb

Definition: To carry something, especially on the back, or to bend something into a rounded shape.

Example: He had to hump the heavy backpack up the hill.

humpback

IPA: /ˈhʌmpbæk/

KK: /ˈhʌmpˌbæk/

noun

Definition: A large marine mammal known for its long pectoral fins and distinctive hump on its back, often seen breaching the water's surface.

Example: The humpback whale is famous for its beautiful songs and acrobatic displays.

humped

IPA: /hʌmpt/

KK: /hʌmpt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has a raised, rounded part or bump on its surface.

Example: The camel is known for its humped back, which stores fat for energy.

verb

Definition: To raise or lift something up, often in a rounded shape or to create a bump.

Example: The camel humped over the sand dunes as it walked.

humpiest

IPA: /ˈhʌmpiɪst/

KK: /ˈhʌmpiɪst/

adjective

Definition: Having the most bumps or rounded parts; very uneven or bumpy.

Example: The humpiest road in the area made driving quite challenging.

humus

IPA: /ˈhjuːməs/

KK: /ˈhjuːməs/

noun

Definition: A dark, organic material in soil made from decomposed plants and animals, which helps provide nutrients and retain moisture for plants.

Example: The gardener added humus to the soil to improve its fertility.

humusy

IPA: /ˈhjuːməsi/

KK: /ˈhjuːməsi/

adjective

Definition: Having characteristics or qualities similar to humus, which is the organic component of soil formed by the decomposition of plant and animal matter.

Example: The humusy soil in the garden is rich in nutrients and perfect for growing vegetables.

hunker

IPA: /ˈhʌŋkər/

KK: /hʌŋkər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To crouch or squat close to the ground, often to avoid something or to take shelter.

Example: During the storm, we hunkered down in the basement until it passed.

noun

Definition: The back part of the body, especially the area around the hips and thighs.

Example: He sat down on his hunker to rest after the long hike.

hunt

IPA: /hʌnt/

KK: /hʌnt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To search for something, often in a determined way.

Example: The children love to hunt for hidden treasures in the backyard.

noun

Definition: The activity of searching for or pursuing animals for food or sport, often involving a group of people and sometimes animals like dogs.

Example: The hunt for deer in the forest begins at dawn.

transitive verb

Definition: To chase or pursue animals for food, sport, or to capture them.

Example: They decided to hunt deer in the forest this season.

huntable

IPA: /ˈhʌntəbl/

KK: /ˈhʌntəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be pursued or caught as game or prey.

Example: The forest is full of huntable animals during the season.

hunted

IPA: /ˈhʌntɪd/

KK: /hʌntɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that is being chased or pursued, often in a way that causes fear or anxiety.

Example: The hunted animal tried to hide from its predators in the dense forest.

verb

Definition: To have chased or caught animals for food or sport in the past.

Example: Last year, he hunted deer in the forest.

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