humpback vs cripple
cripple vs humpbackhumpback and cripple both are nouns.
humpback is not a verb while cripple is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| humpback | Yes | No | No | No |
| cripple | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
cripple is a hypernym of
humpback; that is, cripple is a
word with a broader meaning than humpback:
- humpback: a person whose back is hunched because of abnormal curvature of the upper spine
- cripple: someone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back
| humpback (noun) | cripple (noun) |
|---|---|
| large whalebone whale with long flippers noted for arching or humping its back as it dives | someone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back |
| a person whose back is hunched because of abnormal curvature of the upper spine | |
| an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column |
| humpback (verb) | cripple (verb) |
|---|---|
| deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg | |
| deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless |
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