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• noun (Context 1)

Any of various small, eel-like marine fishes of the family Stichaeidae, native primarily to the cold waters of the North Pacific Ocean and characterized by a long dorsal fin consisting entirely of sharp, spiny rays.

Usage Example

"While exploring the rocky intertidal zone during low tide, the marine biology students discovered a monkeyface shanny hiding beneath a thick mat of kelp."

Strong
shanny
Weak
blenny

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Prickleback. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/prickleback
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