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hammerhead

ham·mer·head

uncommon slang

noun

1.
2.

the striking part of a hammer

3.

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

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Origin

From hammer + head.

Phrases

  • hammerhead ribozyme
  • hammerhead turn

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