Flathead Meaning

/ˈflætˌhɛd/
C2

Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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nounAny fish in the family Platycephalidae.

nounEllipsis of flathead catfish

The fisherman caught a large flathead catfish.
The flathead screwdriver was the right tool.
He caught a large flathead while fishing in the river.
CEFR Practice Quiz
To open the old toy, you'll need a ____ screwdriver, not one with a cross-shaped tip.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He used a ____ screwdriver to tighten the screw on the back of the old wall clock.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
To open the old toy, you'll need a ____ screwdriver, not one with a cross-shaped tip.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He used a ____ screwdriver to tighten the screw on the back of the old wall clock.

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