meaning of hammerhead
1. 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.
2. A fresh-water fish; the stone-roller.
3. An African fruit bat (Hypsignathus monstrosus); -- so called from its large blunt nozzle.
4. medium-sized live-bearing shark with eyes at either end of a flattened hammer-shaped head; worldwide in warm waters; can be dangerous
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