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camel

/ˈkæməl/

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noun

Chameau

A beast of burden, much used in desert areas, of the genus Camelus.

Examples :

"The family took a trip to the desert and saw several camels carrying supplies. "

La famille a fait un voyage dans le désert et a vu plusieurs chameaux transporter des provisions.

animal biology organism

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noun

Chamelle, couleur chameau

A light brownish color, like that of a camel (also called camel brown).

Examples :

"The new carpet in the living room is a lovely camel color. "

Le nouveau tapis dans le salon est d'une jolie couleur chamelle.

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noun

Bateaux chargés, attachés de chaque côté d'un autre bateau, puis vidés pour réduire le tirant d'eau du navire au milieu

Loaded vessels lashed tightly, one on each side of another vessel, and then emptied to reduce the draught of the ship in the middle.

Examples :

"The shipbuilders used a camel to lighten the cargo ship's load before docking. "

Les constructeurs navals ont utilisé des bateaux chargés pour alléger la charge du cargo avant l'accostage.

nautical sailing vehicle technical

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adjective

Camel, brun clair

Of a light brown color like that of a camel.

Examples :

"Her new jacket was a camel color, blending well with her brown pants. "

Sa nouvelle veste était de couleur camel, se mariant bien avec son pantalon marron.

color appearance

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noun

Girafe

A ruminant, of the genus Giraffa, of the African savannah with long legs and highly elongated neck, which make it the tallest living animal; yellow fur patterned with dark spots, often in the form of a network; and two or more short, skin-covered horns, so-called; strictly speaking the horn-like projections are ossicones.

Examples :

"The zookeeper pointed out the camel, the tallest animal in the enclosure. "

Le gardien de zoo a montré la girafe, le plus grand animal de l'enclos.

animal organism biology nature ecology

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noun

Un chameau

A giraffe unicycle.

Examples :

"The teacher drew a picture of a camel on the board – a giraffe riding a unicycle. "

Le professeur a dessiné un chameau sur le tableau – une girafe faisant du monocycle.

animal vehicle entertainment

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noun

Rire

Examples :

"Are you having a giraffe?!"

Tu te moques de moi ?!

entertainment sound emotion action