hammerhead
Translation
hammerhead shark, hammer head
Examples
We saw a hammerhead shark while diving.
We saw a hammerhead shark whilst diving.
The hammerhead of the tool was made of steel.
The hammer head of the tool was made of steel.
Grammar Patterns
a/the hammerhead ((a type of shark or part of a tool)) A hammerhead shark is easy to identify.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (for the shark) Sphyrnidae
Etymology
A compound word from 'hammer' and 'head', literally describing the head of a hammer or a shark with a head shaped like one.
Memory Tips
Picture a shark whose head is shaped exactly like a T-shaped hammer. The name is very descriptive.