Resembling a hammer in shape, function, or forceful action.
Compound adjective from 'hammer' plus '-like' (Old English origin), describing anything that shares the hammer's characteristics or appearance.
In biology, 'hammerlike' describes not just shark heads but also certain insect mandibles and plant structures—evolution seems to love the hammer shape for efficient striking and sensing.
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