scalp

Definitions of scalp in various dictionaries:

noun - the skin that covers the top of the head

verb - sell illegally, as on the black market

verb - remove the scalp of

The skin covering the top of the human head.

A portion of this skin with its attached hair, cut from a body by certain Native American warriors as a battle trophy or by American settlers as proof in claiming a bounty.

A piece of hide from the skull of certain animals, such as the fox, shown as proof of killing in order to collect a bounty.

A trophy of victory.

A quick profit made by buying and reselling something, especially tickets.

To cut or tear the scalp from.

To deprive of top growth or a top layer: land scalped by strip miners.

To resell at a price higher than the established value: scalping tickets to a popular sports event.

To buy and sell (securities or commodities) in order to make small, quick profits.

To engage in the reselling of something, such as tickets, at a price higher than the established value.

To buy and sell securities or commodities for small, quick profits.

verb - to remove an upper part from

SCALP - The scalp is the anatomical area bordered by the face at the front, and by the neck at the sides and back....