hammerhead

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : (1) grand requin prédateur caractérisé par une tête aplatie en forme de marteau, avec les yeux aux extrémités, (2) tête de marteau (partie métallique qui frappe), (3) terme péjoratif désignant une personne stupide.

A noun with multiple meanings: (1) a large predatory shark with a distinctive flattened head bearing eyes at the ends, (2) the striking part of a hammer, (3) a derogatory term for a stupid person.

1. Stupid personB2informal

   A derogatory term for someone considered unintelligent or foolish.

   Personne stupide

   • Don't be such a hammerhead; think before you act.
   • He called me a hammerhead for forgetting the keys.
   • Only a hammerhead would try that without reading the instructions.

   Synonymesblockheaddoltduncefoolidiotnumskullsimpleton

2. Striking part of a hammerB1formaltechnical

   The heavy metal head of a hammer used for striking objects.

   Tête de marteau

   • The hammerhead is made of hardened steel for durability.
   • He inspected the hammerhead for cracks before using it.
   • A loose hammerhead can be dangerous during construction work.

3. Type of sharkB2formalscientific

   A medium-sized shark with eyes at the ends of a flattened, hammer-shaped head, found in warm waters worldwide.

   Requin-marteau

   • Hammerhead sharks are often seen near coral reefs.
   • The hammerhead uses its wide head to detect prey.
   • Divers spotted a hammerhead swimming in the shallow waters.

   Synonymeshammerhead shark