🦈dorsal

adjective
/ˈdɔːrsəl/

Meaning

Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.

Example Sentences

Sharks have a prominent dorsal fin.

Synonyms

back, posterior, upper, spinal

Antonyms

ventral, front

Collocations

dorsal fin, dorsal side, dorsal view

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