scalp
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Noun
scalpSingular
scalpsPlural
1
The skin covering the top and back of the head, usually covered with hair.
She massaged her scalp to promote hair growth.
2
A piece of this skin with the hair attached, formerly taken as a trophy by some Native American peoples.
The museum displayed scalps taken during the frontier wars.
Verb
scalpInfinitive
scalpPresent tense
scalpedPast tense
scalpedPast participle
scalpingPresent participle
scalpsThird-person singular
1
To cut or remove the scalp from someone.
Some Native American tribes historically scalped their enemies in battle.
2
To resell tickets, shares, or other items at inflated prices, especially for profit.
He was caught scalping concert tickets outside the venue.