whaleback en · NOUN
Etymology
* whale + back. * (ship): From its whale-like appearance when fully loaded.
Meanings
- (historical) A kind of cargo steamship with a hull that continuously curves above the waterline from vertical to horizontal.
- A landform (typically a sand dune) having the form of the back of a whale.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| whalebacks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |