Definition of "humpbacks" [humpbacks]

• Plural form of humpback. (noun)

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• "In Moby-Dick, Herman Melville calls humpbacks "the most gamesome and light-hearted of all the whales"."
• "A compromise was discussed that would see Japan kill 5000 fewer whales over 10 years and larger varieties such as humpbacks not be taken."
• "The discussion would enable Japan to kill 5000 fewer whales over 10 years and prohibit larger varieties such as humpbacks from being taken."