Defn: An African fruit bat (Hypsignathus monstrosus); — so called from its large blunt nozzle.

HAMMERKOP
Ham"mer*kop, n. (Zoöl.)

Defn: A bird of the Heron family; the umber.

HAMMER-LESS
Ham"mer-less, a. (Firearms)

Defn: Without a visible hammer; — said of a gun having a cock or striker concealed from sight, and out of the way of an accidental touch.

HAMMER LOCK
Hammer lock. (Wrestling)

Defn: A hold in which an arm of one contestant is held twisted and bent behind his back by his opponent.

HAMMERMAN
Ham"mer*man, n.; pl. Hammermen (.

Defn: A hammerer; a forgeman.

HAMMOCHRYSOS
Ham`mo*chry"sos, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. chryso`s gold.]