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A European skate (Raia clavata) having thornlike spines on its back.

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  1. n. A European skate (Raia clavata) having thornlike spines on its back.
  2. n. The large European spider crab or king crab (Maia squinado).
  3. 1. (Zoöl.) A European skate (Raia clavata) having thornlike spines on its back. 2. (Zoöl.) The large European spider crab or king crab (Maia squinado).
  4. A European skate (Raia clavata) having thornlike spines on itsback.
  5. n. A European skate (Raia clavata) having thornlike spines on its back. n. The large European spider crab or king crab (Maia squinado).