Bullhead

Part of speech: noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌlˌhɛd/

Definitions

1. A freshwater fish known for its distinctive wide head, a colloquial expression describing a person who is inflexible and dismissive of others' views, and a tool used in metalworking featuring a sizable flat end for applying force to materials
2. A type of fish recognized for its broad head, a term used to characterize someone who is obstinate and intolerant of different opinions, and a heavy-duty tool utilized in metalworking that has a large flat surface for exerting pressure
3. This fish species, noted for its wide head structure, also refers to an individual with a stubborn attitude resistant to alternative perspectives, along with a metalworking implement that possesses a substantial flat end for force application

Etymology: "Bullhead" is a plain compound: "bull" combined with "head". The name of the freshwater fish comes from its large, broad, flattened head, which gives it a bull-like look. The same image of a heavy, blunt head underlies the other senses. A stubborn person is someone who charges ahead like a bull, and the metalworking tool takes its name from the broad, flat striking surface at one end.

Synonyms: catfish