noun
thornback
Thornback (noun) means any creature with sharp spines on its back, especially certain sea animals.
noun
1
Any creature with sharp spines on its back, especially certain sea animals.
2
The thornback guitarfish (Platyrhinoidis triseriata), a species of ray in the north-eastern Pacific Ocean.
3
The thornback ray, also called the thornback skate (Raja clavata), a ray that lives in the Atlantic.
4
The thornback skate (Dentiraja lemprieri), a fish endemic to Australia.
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Etymology
From Middle English thornbak; equivalent to thorn + back.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of thornback?
"thornback" (noun) means any creature with sharp spines on its back, especially certain sea animals.
What are the different meanings of thornback?
"thornback" has 3 main meanings: 1. Any creature with sharp spines on its back, especially certain sea animals; 2. The thornback guitarfish (Platyrhinoidis triseriata), a species of ray in the north-eastern Pacific Ocean; 3. The thornback ray, also called the thornback skate (Raja clavata), a ray that lives in the Atlantic.
