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thornback

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thorn·back  (thôrnbk)
n.
1. A European ray (Raja clavata) having spines along the back.
2. A fish (Platyrhinoidis triseriata) of Pacific waters, related to the guitarfish.
thornback [ˈθɔːnˌbæk]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a European ray, Raja clavata, having a row of spines along the back and tail
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a similar fish, Platyrhinoidis triseriata, of the Pacific Ocean


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