scalp
nounDefinition of scalp
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: the part of the integument of the human head usually covered with hair in both sexes
b
: the part of an animal (such as a wolf or fox) corresponding to the human scalp
2a
: a part of the human scalp with attached hair cut or torn from an enemy as a token of victory
b
: a trophy of victory or accomplishment
3
chiefly Scotland
: a projecting mass of bare ground or rock
scalp
verb
scalped;
scalping;
scalps
Definition of scalp (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: to deprive of the scalp
b
: to remove an upper part from
2
: to remove a desired constituent from and discard the rest
3
: to buy and sell so as to make small quick profits
scalp stocks scalp grain
especially
: to resell at greatly increased prices
scalp theater tickets
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