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dorsal

/ˈdɔːsəl/

/ˈdɔrsl/

dorsaladjective

more dorsal

Comp.

most dorsal

Super.

/ˈdɔːsəl/

/ˈdɔrsl/

Translations

The dorsal fin of the shark is easily recognizable.

Дорсальный плавник акулы легко узнаваем.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

dorsalnoun

dorsals

/ˈdɔː.səl/

/ˈdɔr.səl/

Translations

спинной плавник

The shark's dorsal fin was visible above the water.

Спинной плавник акулы был виден над водой.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

upper surface

median fin

dorsal fin