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flatheads

/ˈflætˌhɛdz/

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noun

Plattköpfe

Any fish in the Platycephalidae family.

Examples :

"The marine biologist showed us pictures of various fish families, including the odd-looking flatheads with their flattened heads. "

Der Meeresbiologe zeigte uns Bilder von verschiedenen Fischfamilien, darunter die seltsam aussehenden Plattköpfe mit ihren abgeflachten Köpfen.

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noun

Senkkopfschrauben

(plural only "flatheads") A type of screw or bolt designed to fit in a countersink so that it sits flush with a surface.

Examples :

"The carpenter used flatheads to attach the countertop so the screws wouldn't stick out. "

Der Zimmermann verwendete Senkkopfschrauben, um die Arbeitsplatte zu befestigen, damit die Schrauben nicht herausragen.

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noun

Flachkopfmotoren

(plural only "flatheads") A type of engine that has the valves placed in the engine block beside the piston, instead of in the cylinder head, as in an overhead valve engine.

Examples :

"The old tractor used flatheads, making it a bit slower than newer models. "

Der alte Traktor verwendete Flachkopfmotoren, was ihn etwas langsamer machte als neuere Modelle.

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noun

Flachkopf-Katzenwels

A large freshwater catfish native to North America, Pylodictis olivaris.

Examples :

"My uncle loves fishing for flatheads in the river because they can grow to be very big. "

Mein Onkel angelt gerne nach Flachkopf-Katzenwelsen im Fluss, weil sie sehr groß werden können.