dorsal

IPA: dˈɔrsʌɫ

(art) A hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, altar, etc.
(zootomy, in snakes) Any of the longitudinal series of plates that encircle the body, excluding the ventral scales.
(linguistics) A sound produced using the dorsum of the tongue.

(anatomy, zootomy) With respect to, or concerning the side in which the backbone is located, or the analogous side of an invertebrate.
(anatomy) Relating to the top surface of the foot or hand.
(linguistics, of a sound) Produced using the dorsum of the tongue.
Having only one sharp side. (of a knife)
(botany) Relating to the surface naturally inferior, as of a leaf.
(botany) Relating to the surface naturally superior, as of a creeping hepatic moss.

Examples of "dorsal" in Sentences

It uses the dorsal tubercle on the radius as fulcrum.
One runs dorsally from the snout to the back of the head.
The dorsal and pectoral fin spines are strong and pungent.
The dorsal fin membrane connects to the adipose fin spine.
The scales along the dorsal ridge of the back are hexagonal.
The dorsal surface of the disc is covered with spines and thorny towers.
Spineless dorsal fin with the posterior ray developedinto a long filament.
The dorsal and pectoral fin spines are strongly ossified and well developed.
A mid dorsal stripe runs from the crown of the head to the middle of the back.
The upper part of their head is protected by strong osseous scutes, and both the dorsal and pectoral fins are armed with powerful spines.