hammerhead shark

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of the family Sphyrnidae of sharks.
  2. Any of various sharks of the genus Sphyrna having the eyes set on projections (cephalofoils) from the sides of the head, which gives it a hammer shape.
  3. A winghead shark (Eusphyra blochii).

Pronunciation

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Word forms

hammerhead shark hammerhead sharks

Synonyms

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