dorsal

/ˈdɔɹsəl/

noun

  1. 1

    A hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, altar, etc.

adjective

  1. 1

    With respect to, or concerning the side in which the backbone is located, or the analogous side of an invertebrate.

  2. 2

    (of a knife) Having only one sharp side.

  3. 3

    Relating to the top surface of the foot or hand.

  4. 4

    (of a sound) Produced using the dorsum of the tongue.

  5. 5

    Relating to the surface naturally inferior, as of a leaf.

  6. 6

    Relating to the surface naturally superior, as of a creeping hepatic moss.

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