camel
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈkæməl/
Forms: camels
camel means: A large animal with one or two humps on its back, used for carrying people and things in deserts.
noun
A large animal with one or two humps on its back, used for carrying people and things in deserts.
- The camel stood in the sand.
- We rode camels across the desert.
- A camel can go for days without drinking water.
A warm, light brown color often used for clothes.
- This coat comes in camel.
- She chose camel for the curtains.
- Camel and dark blue look good together.
A floating tank or vessel attached to something, usually a ship, to help it float higher.
- The camel helped lift the ship.
- Two camels supported the vessel in shallow water.
- Workers attached a camel to each side of the hull.
Questions about camel
What does camel mean?
A large animal with one or two humps on its back, used for carrying people and things in deserts.
What is camel in other languages?
Türkçe: deve · Español: camello · Français: chameau · Deutsch: Kamel · Italiano: cammello · 日本語: ラクダ
How do you pronounce camel?
It is pronounced /ˈkæməl/.
How do you use camel in a sentence?
The camel stood in the sand. We rode camels across the desert.
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