| Camel (camel) |
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| n. | (k m" l) |
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| Cam"el |
[Oe. camel, chamel, OF. camel,
chamel, F. chameau L. camelus, fr. Gr.
ka`mhlos; of Semitic origin; cf. Heb.
g ml, Ar. jamal. Cf. As. camel,
fr. L. ca |
A large ruminant used in Asia and Africa for carrying
burdens and for riding. The camel is remarkable for its ability
to go a long time without drinking. Its hoofs are small, and
situated at the extremities of the toes, and the weight of the
animal rests on the callous. The dromedary (Camelus
dromedarius) has one bunch on the back, while the Bactrian
camel (C. Bactrianus) has two. The llama, alpaca, and
vicuña, of South America, belong to a related genus
(Auchenia).
A water-tight structure
(as a large box or boxes) used to assist a vessel in passing over
a shoal or bar or in navigating shallow water. By admitting
water, the camel or camels may be sunk and attached beneath or at
the sides of a vessel, and when the water is pumped out the
vessel is lifted.
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