camel

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. a light yellowish-brown colour, like the fur of a camel.

n. a light brownish-tan colour resembling the natural coat of a camel.

“She wore a long coat in a classic shade of camel.”

“The interior designer recommended camel for the upholstery to provide a neutral yet warm tone to the living room.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. having a light yellowish-brown colour.

adj. describing a light yellowish-brown or tan hue.

“He bought a camel sweater that matched his brown trousers perfectly.”

“The autumn collection featured several camel wool blazers paired with dark denim.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Technology Technical

n. a large tank or float used to lift heavy objects, like sunken ships, in the water.

n. a hollow, watertight tank or float used in pairs to provide buoyancy for lifting sunken vessels or reducing a ship's draft.

“The salvage crew attached a camel to each side of the boat to lift it.”

“Engineers deployed a series of steel camels to raise the historic wreck from the harbour floor without damaging the hull.”