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Flathead Definition & Meaning

flathead
noun
  1. food fish of the Indonesian region of the Pacific; resembles gurnards
  2. pallid bottom-dwelling flat-headed fish with large eyes and a duck-like snout

"Flathead" in song lyrics

See how flathead is used in real songs:

  • "motor city flathead"
    AOL — AOL
  • "oil filter for ford flathead"
    AOL — AOL
  • "mercury flathead"
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Usage tips for "flathead"

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Frequently asked questions

What does flathead mean?
food fish of the Indonesian region of the Pacific; resembles gurnards pallid bottom-dwelling flat-headed fish with large eyes and a duck-like snout
What part of speech is flathead?
Flathead is a noun.
How many definitions does flathead have?
Flathead has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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