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Pronunciation : Ham"mer*head`
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 1. (Zo?l.)

Defn: A shark of the genus Sphyrna or Zyg?na, having the eyes set on projections from the sides of the head, which gives it a hammer shape. The Sphyrna zyg?na is found in the North Atlantic. Called also hammer fish, and balance fish.

2. (Zo?l.)

Defn: A fresh-water fish; the stone-roller.

3. (Zo?l.)

Defn: An African fruit bat (Hypsignathus monstrosus); -- so called from its large blunt nozzle.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913