dorsal vs following

dorsal

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

  • A sound produced using the dorsum of the tongue. 

  • Any of the longitudinal series of plates that encircle the body, excluding the ventral scales. 

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

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

  • Having only one sharp side. 

  • Relating to the top surface of the foot or hand. 

  • Produced using the dorsum of the tongue. 

following

noun
  • A group of followers, attendants or admirers; an entourage. 

  • A thing or things to be mentioned immediately after. 

  • Vocation; business; profession. 

prep
  • After, subsequent to. 

adj
  • About to be specified. 

  • Blowing in the direction of travel. 

  • Coming next, either in sequence or in time. 

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