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Definition of Thornback

1. n. A European skate (Raia clavata) having thornlike spines on its back.

Definition of Thornback

1. Noun. The thornback guitarfish (''Platyrhinoidis triseriata''), a species of ray in the north-eastern Pacific Ocean. ¹

2. Noun. The thornback ray or thornback skate (''Raja clavata''), a species of ray in the Atlantic Ocean. ¹

3. Noun. The thornback skate (''Dentiraja lemprieri''), a fish endemic to Australia. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Thornback

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Medical Definition of Thornback

1. 1. A European skate (Raia clavata) having thornlike spines on its back. 2. The large European spider crab or king crab (Maia squinado). Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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