headhunting

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English

Definitions

verb

To cut off, and preserve, the heads of one's enemies
To actively recruit executive personnel
To pitch at a batter's head.“There's a brawl on the field because the pitcher has been headhunting throughout the game.”
To use one's hockey stick to strike an opponent's head.

noun

The cutting off and preservation of the heads of one's enemies.
The active recruitment of executive or talented personnel.

Related words

Synonyms

scalphunting beheadal stalk manhunting trophy hunting decollation hunting decapitation headsman manhunt beheading bloodhounding price on someone's head broadhead minehunting bell shot

Rhymes

head-hunting head hunting

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