dorsal
adjective/ˈdɔrsəl/
Frequency rank: #8,104 most common English word
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the back or upper side of an animal or organ.
Example sentence
The shark's dorsal fin sliced through the water as it swam closer to the shore.
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