nounπShareA hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, altar, etc."The elaborate dorsal behind the king's throne was made of velvet and gold. "artarchitecturereligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareWith respect to, or concerning the side in which the backbone is located, or the analogous side of an invertebrate."The dorsal fin of the fish was a striking feature. "anatomyanimalbodyphysiologybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of a knife) Having only one sharp side."The butter knife was dorsal, with only the bottom edge sharp enough to spread, not cut. "utensilweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareRelating to the top surface of the foot or hand."The mosquito bite on the dorsal surface of my hand is incredibly itchy. "anatomybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of a sound) Produced using the dorsum of the tongue."The singer produced a dorsal sound, using the back of her tongue to create the specific tone. "phoneticslinguisticslanguagesoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareRelating to the surface naturally inferior, as of a leaf."The dorsal side of the leaf was pressed against the windowpane. "biologyplantanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareRelating to the surface naturally superior, as of a creeping hepatic moss."The dorsal side of the plant's leaves was a deeper green than the underside. "biologyanatomyorganismplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
