Hammerhead

['hæməhed] or ['hæmɚhɛd]

Definition

(noun.) medium-sized live-bearing shark with eyes at either end of a flattened hammer-shaped head; worldwide in warm waters; can be dangerous.

(noun.) the striking part of a hammer.

Edited by Gene--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A shark of the genus Sphyrna or Zygaena, having the eyes set on projections from the sides of the head, which gives it a hammer shape. The Sphyrna zygaena is found in the North Atlantic. Called also hammer fish, and balance fish.

(n.) A fresh-water fish; the stone-roller.

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

Checked by Justin