CAMELBACKS

The backs of camels.

Example: "We travelled across the desert on camelback."

A flexible water container worn on the back.

Example: "An empty camelback is a blessing and a curse: it is easy to carry, but it means you have no water."

A house with a second storey that does not completely cover the ground floor.

Example: "My friend lived in a camelback; we used to have fun climbing out of the window onto the roof below."

A railway locomotive that has its cab in the middle as opposed to at the end.

Example: "The camelbacks were designed to help with the visibility problems inherent in putting the driver behind the entire engine."

A camelback sofa or chair.

Example: "He fell back relieved into his favourite camelback with a gin and tonic."

A type of rubber used in tyre restoration.

Example: "The camelback rubber produced in this plant is shipped around the world."