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Hammerhead (Noun)

The striking part of a hammer.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The hammerhead was loose and needed to be tightened with pliers to ensure a secure fit.
To drive the nail into the hardwood, he grasped the handle firmly and swung the hammerhead down with all his might.
After years of heavy use, the hammerhead began to show signs of wear and tear.
The carpenter carefully inspected the hammerhead for any damage before putting it back in his toolbox.
The weight and balance of the hammerhead made it perfect for framing and other heavy construction tasks.

Medium-sized live-bearing shark with eyes at either end of a flattened hammer-shaped head; worldwide in warm waters; can be dangerous.

Nouns denoting animals.

The hammerhead shark glided effortlessly through the coral reef, its distinctive head shape allowing it to navigate through the tight spaces.
Hammerheads are known to be aggressive when provoked, and divers should exercise caution when encountering them in the wild.
The marine biologist spent years studying the behavior of hammerhead sharks in their natural habitat, learning about their social structures and mating habits.
Despite their fearsome reputation, hammerheads are actually an important part of the ocean's ecosystem, playing a vital role in maintaining the balance of marine life.
A school of hammerheads swam alongside the research vessel, their hammer-shaped heads slicing through the water as they searched for food.

A stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence.

Nouns denoting people.

He's such a hammerhead, he can't even figure out how to use a smartphone.
My brother is a total hammerhead, he thought the capital of France was Berlin.
I'm stuck working with a hammerhead who thinks the sun revolves around the Earth.
Don't ask him for directions, he's a hammerhead and will just get us lost.
My neighbor is a hammerhead, he thinks the TV remote controls the lights in his house.