noun

1. either of two species of large, domesticated ruminants (genus Camelus) with a humped back, long neck, and large, cushioned feet: capable of storing water in its body tissue, the camel is the common beast of burden in Asian and African deserts
2. a watertight cylinder used to raise sunken ships, wrecks, etc.
3. Naut. a float, usually consisting of a log or logs, placed alongside a wharf, pier, etc. to protect docking ships

Etymology: ME < OE or OFr < L camelus < Gr kamēlos < Heb or Phoen gāmāl; ult. < ? Bab

adjective