noun🔗ShareDorsal, doselA 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. "El elaborado dorsal detrás del trono del rey era de terciopelo y oro.artarchitecturereligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDorsalWith 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. "La aleta dorsal del pez era una característica llamativa.anatomyanimalbodyphysiologybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDe un solo filo(of a knife) Having only one sharp side."The butter knife was dorsal, with only the bottom edge sharp enough to spread, not cut. "El cuchillo de mantequilla era de un solo filo, con solo el borde inferior lo suficientemente afilado para untar, no para cortar.utensilweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRelativo a la superficie superior del pie o la manoRelating to the top surface of the foot or hand."The mosquito bite on the dorsal surface of my hand is incredibly itchy. "La picadura de mosquito en la superficie dorsal de mi mano pica increíblemente.anatomybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareProducido usando el dorso de la lengua(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. "La cantante produjo un sonido dorsal, usando la parte posterior de su lengua para crear el tono específico.phoneticslinguisticslanguagesoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDorsal, superiorRelating to the surface naturally inferior, as of a leaf."The dorsal side of the leaf was pressed against the windowpane. "El lado dorsal de la hoja estaba presionado contra el cristal de la ventana.biologyplantanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDorsal, superiorRelating 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. "El lado dorsal de las hojas de la planta era de un verde más oscuro que el envés.biologyanatomyorganismplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
