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Definition scalp in American English

scalp noun

[countable] noun
/skælp/
1

the skin under the hair on your head

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1.1

the skin and hair cut off an enemy's head as a sign of victory by some Native American groups in the past

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2

someone who you have defeated or punished

Example

The boxer had claimed enough scalps in his time to warrant his legendary status.

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Definition scalp in American English