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camelback

American  
[kam-uhl-bak] / ˈkæm əlˌbæk /

noun

  1. the back of a camel.

    They traveled through the desert on camelback.

  2. a curved back of a sofa or chair, having a central rising section between two lower sections.


adjective

  1. having a shape resembling the humped back of a camel.

adverb

  1. on camelback.

    to ride camelback.

Etymology

Origin of camelback

camel + back 1

Example Sentences

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On Saturday against the Chicago Cubs in a split-squad game at Camelback Ranch, Scott made his Cactus League debut and pitched a scoreless inning, recording a strikeout and giving up one hit on 17 pitches.

From Los Angeles Times

“We’re not looking externally for validation,” Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said earlier this month at Camelback Ranch.

From Los Angeles Times

But you wouldn’t know it based on his efficient first spring training start Thursday against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch.

From Los Angeles Times

And this year at Camelback Ranch, the 25-year-old has cut a distinct figure on the mound as he works on his consistency and pitch mix.

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When asked about his place in history last week during spring training at Camelback Ranch, Nelson demurred.

From Los Angeles Times