noun
hammerhead
Hammerhead (noun) means a shark with a flattened, hammer-shaped head and eyes set at the outer edges. Example: “Divers spotted a hammerhead shark cruising just below the boat.”
noun
1
A shark with a flattened, hammer-shaped head and eyes set at the outer edges.
"Divers spotted a hammerhead shark cruising just below the boat."
2
The heavy metal striking part of a hammer.
"The hammerhead had worked loose from its wooden handle."
How to use hammerhead
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually refers to the hammer-headed shark, or literally the metal head of a hammer.
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- Plural
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Etymology
A compound of hammer and head, first used for the shark because of its distinctive flattened, T-shaped skull.
Synonyms
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What does “hammerhead” mean?
The word “hammerhead” means a shark with a flattened, hammer-shaped head and eyes set at the outer edges. In plain terms, usually refers to the hammer-headed shark, or literally the metal head of a hammer.
How do you use “hammerhead” in a sentence?
Here is “hammerhead” used in a sentence: “Divers spotted a hammerhead shark cruising just below the boat.”
What part of speech is “hammerhead”?
“Hammerhead” is a noun.
How many meanings does “hammerhead” have?
“Hammerhead” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a shark with a flattened, hammer-shaped head and eyes set at the outer edges.
