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Definition of: thornback
(thôrn′bak′) noun
1. A European ray (Raia clavata) whose back is studded with short stout spines.
2. The common European spider crab (Maia squinado).
3. Any of certain American skates or sticklebacks.
4. Brit. Slang. An old maid.
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