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hammerhead
CIDE DICTIONARY
hammerhead, n.
- A shark of the genus
Sphyrna orZygæna , having the eyes set on projections from the sides of the head, which gives it a hammer shape. TheSphyrna zygæna is found in the North Atlantic. Called alsohammer fish , andbalance fish . [1913 Webster] - A fresh-water fish; the stone-roller. [1913 Webster]
- An African fruit bat (
Hypsignathus monstrosus ); -- so called from its large blunt nozzle. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
hammerhead, n.
1 any shark of the family Sphyrinidae, with a flattened head and eyes in lateral extensions of it.
2 a long-legged African marsh-bird, Scopus umbretta, with a thick bill and an occipital crest.
1 any shark of the family Sphyrinidae, with a flattened head and eyes in lateral extensions of it.
2 a long-legged African marsh-bird, Scopus umbretta, with a thick bill and an occipital crest.
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