hammerhead

The word “hammerhead” has 3 syllables: ham-mer-head

It's pronounced as /ˈhæmərˌhɛd/

What is synonym and antonym for hammerhead?

In the thesaurus, “hammerhead” has 111 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for hammerhead along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for hammerhead

airhead
beast
birdbrain
blockhead
bonehead
booby
boor
bubblehead
buffoon
cad
chowderhead
chucklehead
churl
clodpole
clodpoll
clot
clown
cluck
clunk
creep
cretin
cuddie
cuddy
cur
deadhead
dim bulb
dimwit
dip
dodo
dolt
donkey
doofus
dope
dork
dullard
dum-dum
dumb cluck
dumbbell
dumbhead
dummkopf
dummy
dunce
dunderhead
fathead
featherbrain
fool
gander
gawk
golem
goof
goon
goose
half-wit
hardhead
heel
idiot
ignoramus
imbecile
jackass
jerk
know-nothing
knucklehead
lamebrain
loggerhead
loon
loony
loser
lump
lunatic
lunkhead
madman
meathead
mome
moron
mug
mutt
natural
nimrod
nincompoop
ninny
ninnyhammer
nit
nitwit
noddy
noodle
numbskull
numskull
nut
oaf
pinhead
prat
ratbag
saphead
scatterbrain
schlub
schnook
shlub
simpleton
skunk
snake
stinker
stock
stupe
stupid
thickhead
turkey
villain
woodenhead
yahoo
yo-yo
zany

Antonyms for hammerhead

Renaissance man
brain
genius
intellect
intellectual
polymath
sage
sharpie
sharpy
thinker
whiz
wizard

Meanings of hammerhead

noun
1. The portion of a hammer containing the metal striking face (also including the claw or peen if so equipped).
2. Any of various sharks of the genus Sphyrna or Zygaena having the eyes set on projections from the sides of the head, which gives it a hammer shape.
3. A fresh-water fish; the stone-roller, in the minnow family Cyprinidae.
4. An African fruit bat, the hammer-headed fruit bat, Hypsignathus monstrosus, so called from its large blunt nozzle.
5. A stupid person, a dunce.
6. A turn-around; a parking area constructed in a subdivision for initial access and construction.
7. A kind of ribozyme; hammerhead ribozyme.

Example Sentences

The hammerhead shark is known for its distinctive T-shaped head.
The diver was thrilled to spot a massive hammerhead gliding gracefully through the water.
The boat captain warned the fishermen to be cautious of hammerhead territory.
Researchers are studying the behavior of hammerhead sharks to better understand their migratory patterns.
The aquarium's newest exhibit showcases a variety of marine species, including the fascinating hammerhead.

On this page you'll find 123 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hammerhead, such as: Renaissance man, airhead, beast, birdbrain, blockhead, bonehead, booby.

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