Definition of scalp
1a : the part of the integument of the human head usually covered with hair in both sexesb : 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 victoryb : a trophy of victory or accomplishment
3 chiefly Scotland : a projecting mass of bare ground or rock
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Origin and Etymology of scalp
Middle English, crown of the head, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse skālpr sheath; akin to Middle Dutch schelpe shell
scalp
Definition of scalp
transitive verb
1a : to deprive of the scalpb : 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
intransitive verb
1 : to take scalps
2 : to profit by slight market fluctuations
scalper
nounExamples of scalp in a Sentence
Some members of the tribe were scalped by the attacking warriors.
First Known Use of scalp
1676
SCALP Defined for English Language Learners
scalp
playDefinition of scalp for English Language Learners
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: the skin on the top of your head where hair grows
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: hair and skin that is cut or torn from the head of an enemy as a sign of victory
scalp
Definition of scalp for English Language Learners
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: to remove the hair and skin from the head of (an enemy) as a sign of victory
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: to buy tickets for an event and resell them at a much higher price
SCALP Defined for Kids
Definition of scalp for Students
: the part of the skin of the head usually covered with hair
Medical Dictionary
scalp
playMedical Definition of scalp
: the part of the integument of the head usually covered with hair in both sexes
Law Dictionary
scalp
Legal Definition of scalp
: to buy and sell so as to make small quick profits scalp stocks; especially : to resell at greatly increased prices
intransitive verb
scalper
nounLearn More about scalp
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