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1. <zoology> A shark of the genus Sphyrna or Zygaena, having the eyes set on projections from the sides of the head, which gives it a hammer shape. The Sphyrna zygaena is found in the North Atlantic. Called also hammer fish, and balance fish.
2. <zoology> A fresh water fish; the stone-roller.
3. <zoology> An African fruit bat (Hypsignathus monstrosus); so called from its large blunt nozzle.
(01 Mar 1998)
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