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thornback Definition

thorn·back (t̸hôrnbak′)

noun

  1. any of several European rays with many tubercles on the back and a double row of spines on the tail
  2. a large European spider crab (Maja squinado) with a spiny back
  3. a guitarfish (Platyrhinoidis triseriata) with spines on the back, found in the Pacific

thornback Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • small: Diet: Small thornbacks feed primarily on crustaceans, such as brown shrimps and small crabs.

Modifies a noun

  • ray: The purses of the thornback ray are around 60mm long with pointed corners, rather than the sticky threads found in dogfish.

Noun used with modifier

  • Ms: Ms Thornback suggested the Forum Working Group pursue the theme of values, perhaps using the Mount Cameroon project as concrete example.

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