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scalp

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1 scalp /ˈskælp/ noun
plural scalps
1 scalp
/ˈskælp/
noun
plural scalps
Britannica Dictionary definition of SCALP
[count]
: the skin on the top of your head where hair grows
: hair and skin that is cut or torn from the head of an enemy as a sign of victory often used figuratively
2 scalp /ˈskælp/ verb
scalps; scalped; scalping
2 scalp
/ˈskælp/
verb
scalps; scalped; scalping
Britannica Dictionary definition of SCALP
[+ object]
: to remove the hair and skin from the head of (an enemy) as a sign of victory
US : to buy tickets for an event and resell them at a much higher price

— scalper

noun, plural scalpers US [count]