| Front | scalp |
|---|---|
| Back | noun, verb BrE /skælp/NAmE /skælp/ noun 1 the skin that covers the part of the head where the hair growsA dry scalp can lead to dandruff. 2 (in the past) the skin and hair that was removed from the head of a dead enemy by some Native American peoples as a sign of victory 3 (informal) a symbol of the fact that sb has been defeated or punishedThey have claimed some impressive scalps in their bid for the championship. verb 1 ~ sb to remove the skin and hair from the top of an enemy's head as a sign of victory 2 (NAmE)(BrE tout)~ sth to sell tickets for a popular event illegally, at a price that is higher than the official price, especially outside a theatre, stadium, etc. |
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