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PRONUNCIATION OF HAMMERHEAD

hammerhead  [ˈhæməˌhɛd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HAMMERHEAD

noun
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verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Hammerhead is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HAMMERHEAD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of hammerhead in the English dictionary

The first definition of hammerhead in the dictionary is any shark of the genus Sphyrna and family Sphyrnidae, having a flattened hammer-shaped head. Other definition of hammerhead is a heavily built tropical African wading bird, Scopus umbretta, related to the herons, having a dark plumage and a long backward-pointing crest: family Scopidae, order Ciconiiformes. Hammerhead is also a large African fruit bat, Hypsignathus monstrosus, with a large square head and hammer-shaped muzzle.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HAMMERHEAD


airhead
ˈɛəˌhɛd
barehead
ˈbɛəˌhɛd
chowderhead
ˈtʃaʊdəˌhɛd
copperhead
ˈkɒpəˌhɛd
dunderhead
ˈdʌndəˌhɛd
figurehead
ˈfɪɡəˌhɛd
gearhead
ˈɡɪəˌhɛd
leatherhead
ˈlɛðəˌhɛd
letterhead
ˈlɛtəˌhɛd
loggerhead
ˈlɒɡəˌhɛd
niggerhead
ˈnɪɡəˌhɛd
overhead
ˈəʊvəˌhɛd
redhead
ˈrɛdˌhɛd
rudderhead
ˈrʌdəˌhɛd
spearhead
ˈspɪəˌhɛd
squarehead
ˈskwɛəˌhɛd
stairhead
ˈstɛəˌhɛd
Stourhead
ˈstaʊəˌhɛd
thunderhead
ˈθʌndəˌhɛd
timberhead
ˈtɪmbəˌhɛd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HAMMERHEAD

hammer blow
hammer drill
hammer out
hammer price
hammer throw
hammer thrower
hammer-like
hammercloth
hammerer
Hammerfest
hammerheaded
hammering
hammerings
hammerkop
hammerless
hammerlock
hammerman
Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammerstein II
hammerstone

WORDS THAT END LIKE HAMMERHEAD

against the head
ahead
featherhead
floorhead
forehead
go ahead
go-ahead
head
head-to-head
hoarhead
jarhead
jolterhead
knock on the head
masthead
multiwarhead
nuclear warhead
pierhead
the go-ahead
warhead
waterhead

Synonyms and antonyms of hammerhead in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «hammerhead» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HAMMERHEAD

Find out the translation of hammerhead to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of hammerhead from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hammerhead» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

锤头
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

martillo
570 millions of speakers

English

hammerhead
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

हथौड़ा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المطرقة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

молот
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Hammerhead
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Hammerhead
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

marteau
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hammerhead
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Hammer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

シュモクザメ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

망치
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Hammerhead
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đầu búa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஹாம்மர்ஹெட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हॅमरहेड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çekiç balığı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

martello
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Hammerhead
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

молот
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ciocan
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

hammerhead
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hamer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hammer
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hammer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hammerhead

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HAMMERHEAD»

The term «hammerhead» is quite widely used and occupies the 37.472 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HAMMERHEAD» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about hammerhead

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HAMMERHEAD»

Discover the use of hammerhead in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hammerhead and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Hammerhead Sharks
Introduces readers to hammerhead sharks.
Heidi Mathea, 2010
2
The Hammerhead Shark
Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the nine species of hammerhead sharks.
Brad Burnham, 2001
3
Hammerhead Range/The Tall Texan
Two rip-roarin' Westerns for one low price.
Lee Floren, 1993
4
Hammerhead Sharks
HAMMERHEAD SHARKS AND FAMILY Sharks are fish without scales. A rough covering of denticles protects their skin. Sharks do not have any bones. Their skeleton is made of cartilage, a tough, stretchy tissue. Hammerhead sharks are ...
John F. Prevost, 1996
5
Hammerhead Sharks
Why do hammerhead sharks have such big, oddly shaped heads? Some scientists think the hammer shape makes it easier for the hammerhead's body to float. It might also help the hammerhead find prey. Its eyes, nostrils, and other sensing ...
Kerri O'Donnell, 2006
6
The Hammerhead Shark: Coastal Killer
CONTENTS MEET THE HAMMERHEAD SHARK MORE ABOUT THE HAMMERHEAD WHAT'S IN A HEAD? HAMMERHEAD HOMES NOT AFRAID OF A LITTLE STING DANCER! HAMMERHEAD ENEMIES BIRTH OF A HAMMERHEAD TIME ...
Joanne Randolph, 2007
7
Hammerhead Shark
HAMMERHEADS AND HUMANS Hammerhead sharks look scary, but they hardly ever attack people . They may bite when they feel threatened . But most hammerhead bites are not serious . Each year, thousands of hammerhead sharks ...
Jody Sullivan Rake, 2010
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Structural and Functional Studies of the Natural Hammerhead ...
4.1 Introduction The hammerhead ribozyme has been studied extensively by various structural and biochemical methods. Until recently, all structural and biochemical data were collected on a “minimal” hammerhead construct, which consists ...
Jennifer Lynn Boots, 2007
9
Hammerhead Shark
Sharks Hammerhead Shark Pebble Plus is published by Capstone Press, 151 Good Counsel. by Deborah Nuzzolo Consulting Editor: Gail Saunders-Smith, PhD Consultant: Jody Rake, member Southwest Marine/Aquatic Educators' ...
Deborah Nuzzolo, 2008
10
Hammerhead Sharks
There are nine kinds of hammerhead sharks. Most kinds are named after the shape of their heads. They are: 1. bonnethead 2. great hammerhead 3. scalloped bonnethead 4. scalloped hammerhead 5. scoophead shark 6. smalleye ...
Julie Murray, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HAMMERHEAD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term hammerhead is used in the context of the following news items.
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Hammerhead sharks are chilling inside volcanoes because they can
Sharks can go anywhere they damn well please. Case in point: Some of them like to swim around in active volcanoes. In this National ... «Mashable, Jul 15»
2
On yer bike: Hammerhead satnav for cyclists – just don't look down
The Hammerhead is a bicycle navigation device that neatly solves these problems. It takes the form of a rubberised, soft-touch black device ... «The Register, Jul 15»
3
Celebrate Adventure Aquarium's 'Summer of the Shark' with the only …
"We were on the list to obtain a hammerhead for several years until we had the opportunity to acquire one," Ferroni said. "Our hammerhead ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
4
Watch A Hammerhead Shark Swim In The Ocean From The Shark's …
That's only semi-true, but look at this hammerhead shark moseying about on the ocean floor and it passes by all its shark friends without a ... «Gizmodo Australia, Jul 15»
5
Meet the Mixologist: Hammerhead Fred's
Mugs also can be refilled at Hammerhead Fred's sister location, Runaway Island. DRINK SPECIALS: Happy hour every day from 4-6 p.m. with ... «The News Herald, Jul 15»
6
One of best spots to see sharks in the world is Boca Grande
Dr. Hueter said, “Hammerhead sharks and bull sharks like to feed on sting rays and various kinds of rays and sometimes they are right up to the ... «WFLA, Jul 15»
7
Shark Week is upon us. And as a shark scientist, I both love and …
Sometimes the small details that Shark Week gets wrong have important implications, like when the 2014 Monster Hammerhead documentary ... «Vox, Jul 15»
8
Sharks seen but little feared on Lower Shore
Late last month, a hammerhead shark caused beach closures in Ocean City as it made appearances up and down the coast and even in ... «Delmarva Daily Times, Jul 15»
9
Hammerhead shark bumps boat motor off Florida coast
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A video posted online purports to show a hammerhead shark bumping its skull on a the trolling motor of a small boat just ... «Big News Network.com, Jul 15»
10
VIDEO: Hammerhead shark bumps into fishing boat near Pensacola
The hammerhead spotted Moore's fishing boat, approached it, and bumped into the trolling motor. Moore said that he believes the shark was ... «WGNO, Jun 15»

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