1. A humped, long-necked ruminant mammal of the genus Camelus, domesticated in old world desert regions as a beast of burden and as a source of wool, milk, and meat.
2. A device used to raise sunken objects, consisting of a hollow structure that is submerged, attached tightly to the object, and pumped free of water. also called caisson.
3. sports A spin in figure skating that is performed in an arabesque or modified arabesque position.

1. A beast of burden, much used in desert areas, of the genus Camelus.
2. A light brownish color, tan.
3. loaded vessels lashed tightly, one on each side of a another vessel, and then emptied to reduce the draught of the ship in the middle.

1. 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 (Camelus Bactrianus) has two. the llama, alpaca, and vicuña, of south america, belong to a related genus (Auchenia).
2. 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.

1. A large ruminant quadruped of the family Camelidœ, genus Camelus, used in asia and africa as a beast of burden.
2. A water-tight structure placed beneath a ship or vessel to raise it in the water, in order to assist its passage over a shoal or bar, or to enable it to be navigated in shallow water.
3. A french imitation of this fabric; a warm and light woolen cloth with a gloss, but having long hairs standing up upon it. dict. of needlework.

1. cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions