Bullhead
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈbʌlˌhɛd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bullhead is a noun meaning (Canada, US) any of a variety of related species of generally dark-colored catfish in the family Ictaluridae.
Meaning
(Canada, US) any of a variety of related species of generally dark-colored catfish in the family Ictaluridae.
More Meanings
- (Europe, Asia) Any of various sculpins of the suborder Scorpaenoidei
- (Europe, Asia) The European bullhead, Cottus gobio.
- (New Zealand) A fish of species Gobiomorphus gobioides.
- A bullhead shark (Heterodontus spp.).
- (rail transport) A bullhead rail.
- (horology) A chronograph (watch or stopwatch) with two push buttons arranged like the horns of a bull on the top end of the case, typically with the crown between them.
- (rare) An obstinate person.
Word Forms
- bullheads
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stubborn, pigheaded, bullet-headed, bullpout, fathead, chub.
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