dorsal

adjective

Definition of dorsalnext
as in rear

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Recent Examples of dorsal Another stealth feature is the dorsal air inlets on the upper surface of the fuselage. — David Szondy april 21, New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026 Unlike the vast majority of frog species that rely on water for egg development, this miniature amphibian uses a dorsal pouch to carry and nurture its young. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026 Unlike most frog species that rely on water for egg development, this species uses a dorsal pouch to carry and nurture its young. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026 The two Spinosaurus species, which were contemporaneous, shared the same general body plan including long dorsal spines forming the sail-like structure and a skull adapted for hunting fish. — Reuters, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dorsal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dorsal
  1. rear
  2. posterior
  3. back
  4. aft
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  • The new version features a single, improved fairing, rather than a separate center and rear fairings.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Police noted in court documents that the Honda had significant rear damage and did not appear to be drivable.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of rear
Adjective
  • Pelvic tilts When instructed to stay in one place, our pelvis, seeking comfort, can tilt itself into an anterior (towards the front of your body) or posterior (towards the back of your body) position.
    — Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
  • When your braking system is working optimally, much of the shock absorption happens in the larger posterior chain muscles of the back of your body — specifically your lower back, glutes, hamstrings and calves.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of posterior
Adjective
  • Some moderate flooding is possible in vulnerable back-bay communities before conditions gradually improve Thursday.
    — Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Living with neck and back pain from stress, tension, poor posture and other causes can seriously degrade your quality of life, but Therabody's latest innovation can help.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of back
Adjective
  • The port hull also houses a children’s cabin with four berths and an aft guest cabin, while the starboard hull features a second guest cabin, along with the crew quarters.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The Lake of Dreams show still feels like an oddly charming fever dream—projections, puppetry, and music best experienced from SW, Lakeside, or the aft-deck fantasy bar literally called Aft.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026
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