What does hammer-headed mean?
Hammer-headed means Having a head in the shape of a hammer..
Hammer-headed
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Having a head in the shape of a hammer..
Definitions by Sense
- Having a head in the shape of a hammer.
- (idiomatic) Stupid, ignorant.
Example Sentences
To make you merry that are the Gods of Art, and guides vnto heauen, a number of rude Vulcans, vnweldy ſpeakers, hammer-headed clownes (for ſo it pleaſeth them in modeſtie to name themſelues) haue ſet their deformities to view, as it were in a daunce here before you.
2014, Paul Salopek, Blessed. Cursed. Claimed., National Geographic (December 2014)https://web.archive.org/web/20150212214621/http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2014/12/pilgrim-roads/salopek-text We tug our hammer-headed mules along the tourist trails of Petra, the fabled Nabataean capital cut from rock the color of living muscle.
Synonyms for hammer-headed
Antonyms for hammer-headed
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- hammerheaded
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for hammer-headed?
Common synonyms include addlebrained, addlepated, airheaded, bee-brained.
What is the opposite of hammer-headed?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use hammer-headed in a sentence?
To make you merry that are the Gods of Art, and guides vnto heauen, a number of rude Vulcans, vnweldy ſpeakers, hammer-headed clownes (for ſo it pleaſeth them in modeſtie to name themſelues) haue ſet their deformities to view, as it were in a daunce here before you.
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