HAMMERHEADS

Noun

hammerheads

plural of hammerhead

Source: Wiktionary


HAMMERHEAD

Ham"mer*head`, n.

1. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A shark of the genus Sphyrna or Zygæna, having the eyes set on projections from the sides of the head, which gives it a hammer shape. The Sphyrna zygæna is found in the North Atlantic. Called also hammer fish, and balance fish.

2. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A fresh-water fish; the stone-roller.

3. (Zoöl.)

Definition: An African fruit bat (Hypsignathus monstrosus); -- so called from its large blunt nozzle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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