scalp
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/skælp/
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/skælp/
noun
R
The outer covering of the head where hair grows.
A dry scalp can cause flakes to fall.
R
In history, the skin and hair taken from a defeated enemy's head as a victory token.
In the old wars, taking scalps was a sign of victory.
R
A metaphor for a significant defeat or punishment.
The team has taken some big scalps this season.
verb
R
To take the skin and hair from the top of someone's head, historically as a sign of victory.
In ancient battles, warriors would scalp their enemies.
R
To sell tickets for a popular event at a higher price than the official one, often outside the venue.
Some people try to scalp tickets for big concerts.
translation
The outer covering of the head where hair grows.; In history, the skin and hair taken from a defeated enemy's head as a victory token.; A metaphor for a significant defeat or punishment.
To take the skin and hair from the top of someone's head, historically as a sign of victory.; To sell tickets for a popular event at a higher price than the official one, often outside the venue.
Word Forms
3rd Present
scalps
Past
scalped
Perfect
scalped
Progressive
scalping
Plural
scalps