Definition of Hammerhead
Hammerhead
Ham·mer·head
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A type of shark with a flattened, T-shaped head.
e.g. The diver encountered a hammerhead shark while exploring the coral reef.
(noun)
a shark with a wide flattened, blade-like head with the eyes and placed on the ends of the protustion;
e.g. The structure of a hammerhead's head is called a cephalofoil and is thought to be used for sensory reception and prey manipulation.
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