noun
thornback
Thornback (noun) means any animal with a thorny back, especially marine animals, such as:.
noun
1
Any animal with a thorny back, especially marine animals, such as:
2
The thornback guitarfish (Platyrhinoidis triseriata), a species of ray in the north-eastern Pacific Ocean.
3
The thornback ray or thornback skate (Raja clavata), a species of ray in the Atlantic Ocean.
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 animal with a thorny back, especially marine animals, such as:.
What are the different meanings of thornback?
"thornback" has 3 main meanings: 1. Any animal with a thorny back, especially marine animals, such as:; 2. The thornback guitarfish (Platyrhinoidis triseriata), a species of ray in the north-eastern Pacific Ocean; 3. The thornback ray or thornback skate (Raja clavata), a species of ray in the Atlantic Ocean.