1. a type of fish with a flattened head and body that lives on the ocean floor
2. a member of certain Native American tribes, particularly the Salish people of Montana
Usage: historical
3. a type of screw or bolt with a flat top designed to sit flush with a surface
Usage: technical

Examples

• The fisherman caught a large flathead near the rocky bottom.
• Flathead are popular among anglers for their fighting ability.
• The Flathead reservation is located in northwestern Montana.
• Use flathead screws to attach the panel so it lies completely flat.
• The carpenter chose flathead bolts for the smooth finish.
• Flathead fish are well-camouflaged against the sandy ocean floor.