Bullhead

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. A fresh-water fish of many species, of the genus Uranidea, esp. U. gobio of Europe, and U. Richardsoni of the United States; -- called also miller's thumb.

2. In America, several species of Amiurus; -- called also catfish, horned pout, and bullpout.

3. A marine fish of the genus Cottus; the sculpin.

4. The black-bellied plover (Squatarola helvetica); -- called also beetlehead.

5. The golden plover.

6. A stupid fellow; a lubber. [Colloq.] Jonson.

7. A small black water insect. E. Phillips. Bullhead whiting (Zoöl.), the kingfish of Florida (Menticirrus alburnus).