1. (n.) 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. (n.) A fresh-water fish; the stone-roller.

3. (n.) An African fruit bat (Hypsignathus monstrosus); -- so called from its large blunt nozzle.