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dorsal

UK
/ˈdɔːsəl/
US
/ˈdɔrsl/

Translations

dorsaladjective
more dorsal
Comp.
most dorsal
Super.
UK
/ˈdɔːsəl/
US
/ˈdɔrsl/
dorsalS'emploie surtout en anatomie et en zoologie ; s'accorde en genre et en nombre.
The dorsal fin of the shark is easily visible above the water.
La nageoire dorsale du requin est facilement visible au-dessus de l’eau.
Synonyms
back
spinal
abdominal
rear
posterior
dorsalnoun
dorsals
pl
UK
/ˈdɔː.səl/
US
/ˈdɔr.səl/
dorsaleTerme de zoologie et d'ichtyologie.
The shark's dorsal fin sliced through the water as it approached the boat.
La dorsale du requin a fendu l’eau en s’approchant du bateau.
Synonyms
backside
upper surface
back
dorsum
median fin
dorsal fin

Definitions

dorsaladjective
Relating to the back or upper side of an organism, especially in animals.
The dorsal fin of the shark is easily visible above the water.
Situated on or near the back of an organ or structure.
The dorsal surface of the leaf is covered in tiny hairs.
dorsalnoun
A fin located on the back of a fish or marine mammal.
The shark's dorsal fin sliced through the water as it approached the boat.
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