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Definition of stickleback
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: any of a family (Gasterosteidae) of small scaleless bony fishes having two or more free spines in front of the dorsal fin and including marine, anadromous, and freshwater forms
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One poor fellow is turned into an involuntary stickleback.
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Origin and Etymology of stickleback
Middle English stykylbak, from Old English sticel goad + Middle English bak back; akin to Old English stician to stick
STICKLEBACK Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of stickleback for Students
: a small scaleless fish with sharp spines on its back
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