HAMMERHEAD

n.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

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.
n.

A fresh-water fish; the stone-roller.

3.
n.

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


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