Flathead Meaning
/ˈflætˌhɛd/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAny fish in the family Platycephalidae.
nounEllipsis of flathead catfish
Sentence Examples
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.
Word Origin & History
From flat + head.
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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.