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- pronunciation:
- skaelp
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the skin on the top and back of the head, usually covered by hair.
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| definition 2: |
a section of this skin with the attached hair. In the past, a scalp was sometimes taken from the head of an enemy as a trophy.
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
scalps, scalping, scalped |
| definition: |
to remove the scalp from.
Warriors sometimes scalped those they fought with in battle. |
| related words: |
skin |
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| derivation: |
scalper (n.) |
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