Flathead
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈflætˌhɛd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Flathead is a noun meaning Any fish in the family Platycephalidae.
Meaning
Any fish in the family Platycephalidae.
More Meanings
- (US, informal) Ellipsis of flathead catfish
- (only "flatheads" as plural) A type of screw or bolt designed to fit in a countersink so that it sits flush with a surface.
- (only "flatheads" as plural) Synonym of side valve.
Word Forms
- flatheads
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include catfish, platycephalid, platyrhinid, batfish, fathead, slickhead.
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