| dorsal |
of, upon, near, or related to the back, as an organ or part of an animal. (Cf. ventral.) [2 definitions] |
| dorsiflexion |
flexion that moves a body part in the dorsal (upward) direction. |
| dorsum |
the back part of an animal. [2 definitions] |
| dory1 |
a small, narrow, flat-bottomed boat that has high flaring sides and a sharply pointed prow. |
| dory2 |
either of two fishes of the Atlantic that have narrow, flattened bodies and spiny fins. |
| dosa |
in the cooking of southern India, a pancake made from rice flour and ground peas, lentils, or the like. |
| dos-à-dos |
do-si-do. |
| dosage |
the administration or taking of doses, esp. of medicine. [2 definitions] |
| do's and don'ts |
actions or customs, collectively correct or appropriate and wrong or inappropriate, respectively. |
| dose |
a specified amount, esp. of medicine, administered or prescribed to be taken at one time or at certain intervals. [6 definitions] |
| do-si-do |
a movement in square dancing in which two dancers approach each other, pass around each other back to back, and return to their original positions. [4 definitions] |
| dosimeter |
a portable instrument that measures amounts of radiation, such as gamma rays or x-rays, to which a person has been exposed. |
| do somebody good |
to have a beneficial effect on someone. |
| dossier |
a set of papers or documents that provide detailed information on a particular person or subject. |
| dot |
a little mark or spot; speck. [10 definitions] |
| dotage |
weakness of mind or foolishness, esp. when accompanying old age; senility. [2 definitions] |
| dotard |
one who has become feeble-minded, esp. in old age. |
| dot-com |
a company that sells products or services primarily or exclusively online. |
| dote |
to have or exhibit excessive fondness or affection, esp. for a person (usu. fol. by "on" or "upon"). [2 definitions] |
| do the dishes |
to take care of dirty dishes by washing and possibly also drying. |
| do the honors |
to function as a host; serve. |