broad-headed

8.2

An animal or person with a wide head compared with its length

adjective
/brɔdˈhɛdɪd/

Specialized

: de cabeza ancha

Some ancient populations are classified as broad-headed in anthropological studies.

Examples

This species of lizard is broad-headed, which helps it hunt larger prey.
The dog was noted for its unique broad-headed appearance in the show.
That broad-headed dog is really friendly!
Look at that broad-headed bird perched on the branch!
Some ancient populations are classified as broad-headed in anthropological studies.
This species of lizard is broad-headed, which helps it hunt larger prey.
The dog was noted for its unique broad-headed appearance in the show.

Synonyms

brachycranial

vsbroad-headed

Specialized

9.9

Having a short, broad head like some bulldogs

is defined by relative head width rather than a strict index threshold

brachycranic

vsbroad-headed

Specialized

9.9

Having a short, wide head shape

focuses on relative width rather than precise numeric index

roundheaded

vsbroad-headed

Specialized

8.1

A person or animal with a short, wide, rounded head

focuses on relative width rather than rounded contour

short-headed

vsbroad-headed

Specialized

7.9

Having a short, wide head like some dogs and sheep

focuses on broadness in proportion rather than shortness alone

How Wide

brachycephalic

Specialized

9.9

broad-headed

Specialized

8.2

slender-bodied

4.6

Surface Forms

broad-headed positive

Morphology

broad-headed = broad + headed (transparent) = broad + head + ed

A straightforward compound of 'broad' + 'headed' (where 'headed' = head + -ed), so the meaning 'having a broad head' is directly inferable.

Etymology

Broad-headed comes from two simple English parts: broad meaning 'wide' and -headed meaning 'having a head'. So broad-headed describes a person or animal with a wide head.