thorny skate

/ˌθɔrni skeɪt/
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Definitions of thorny skate
  1. noun
    cold-water bottom fish with spines on the back; to 40 inches
    synonyms: Raja radiata
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    type of:
    skate
    large edible rays having a long snout and thick tail with pectoral fins continuous with the head; swim by undulating the edges of the pectoral fins
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