hammerhead (Meaning)
hammerhead (n)
a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence
the striking part of a hammer
medium-sized live-bearing shark with eyes at either end of a flattened hammer-shaped head; worldwide in warm waters; can be dangerous
hammerhead (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.
A fresh-water fish; the stone-roller.
An African fruit bat (Hypsignathus monstrosus); -- so called from its large blunt nozzle.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hammerhead
Synonyms:
- chowderhead
- knucklehead
- nit
- loon
- deadhead
- simpleton
- dimwit
- gander
- dodo
- schnook
- thickhead
- dumbbell
- dork
- lunkhead
- birdbrain
- dunderhead
- dunce
- nimrod
- goose
- dip
- oaf
- natural
- woodenhead
- hardhead
- noddy
- goof
- donkey
- dumbhead
- bonehead
- mome
- numskull
- know-nothing
- yahoo
- clodpole
- ninnyhammer
- dim bulb
- cuddie
- fathead
- chucklehead
- dummkopf
- clodpoll
- clunk
- loggerhead
- lunatic
- stupe
- ninny
- jackass
- dumb cluck
- ratbag
- blockhead
- saphead
- noodle
- skunk
- meathead
- dullard
- goon
- dope
- stock
- mutt
- clown
- bubblehead
- airhead
- dum-dum
- jerk
- nincompoop
- dolt
- ignoramus
- cluck
- villain
- loser
- imbecile
- cretin
- doofus
- pinhead
- fool
- lump
- cuddy
- turkey
- snake
- numbskull
- clot
- prat
- golem
Antonyms:
hammerhead Sentence Examples
- The hammerhead shark's distinctive T-shaped head gives it exceptional maneuverability in shallow waters.
- The scalloped hammerhead is the largest species of hammerhead shark, reaching lengths of up to 20 feet.
- Hammerheads use their sensory receptors in their heads to detect electrical signals emitted by prey.
- The smooth hammerhead is a coastal species that prefers shallow, sandy habitats.
- The bonnethead is a smaller hammerhead known for its distinctive shovel-shaped head.
- Hammerhead sharks are often found in schools, ranging from a few individuals to hundreds.
- The great hammerhead is a powerful predator that targets large fish, rays, and even sea turtles.
- Hammerhead sharks have a relatively long lifespan, with some species living up to 50 years.
- The tiger shark is a known predator of hammerhead sharks, especially juveniles.
- The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists hammerhead sharks as vulnerable due to overfishing and habitat loss.
FAQs About the word hammerhead
a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence, the striking part of a hammer, medium-sized live-bearing shark with ey
idiot, dummy, stupid, moron, chowderhead, knucklehead, nit, loon, deadhead, simpleton
genius, genius, brain,brain, intellect,sage, wizard, wizard, intellectual, whiz
The hammerhead shark's distinctive T-shaped head gives it exceptional maneuverability in shallow waters.
The scalloped hammerhead is the largest species of hammerhead shark, reaching lengths of up to 20 feet.
Hammerheads use their sensory receptors in their heads to detect electrical signals emitted by prey.
The smooth hammerhead is a coastal species that prefers shallow, sandy habitats.
