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scalp

/skælp/

Translations

scalpnoun

scalps

/skælp/

cuir chevelu

She massaged her scalp to relieve the tension headache.

Elle s’est massé le cuir chevelu pour soulager son mal de tête de tension.

Additional translations

priseAu figuré, pour un adversaire important vaincu.

scalpEmprunt utilisé surtout dans des contextes historiques ou ethnographiques.

Synonyms

top of the head

cranium

hair-bearing skin

crown

scalpverb

scalped

Past Simple

scalped

Past Participle

scalping

Gerund

/skælp/

scalper

The warrior was known to scalp his enemies after a battle.

Le guerrier était connu pour scalper ses ennemis après une bataille.

Synonyms

take off

scalpadjective

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to the scalp (e.g., scalp massage, scalp treatment).

scalpaireSurtout en langage médical.

He bought a scalp treatment to reduce itching.

Il a acheté un traitement scalpaire pour réduire les démangeaisons.

Definitions

scalpnoun

The skin covering the top of the human head, usually covered with hair.

She massaged her scalp to relieve the tension headache.

A trophy of war, consisting of the hair and skin from the top of the head, taken from an enemy as a sign of victory.

In some Native American cultures, taking a scalp was a symbol of bravery and success in battle.

An opponent defeated, especially one considered important or high-status.

The underdogs claimed a major scalp by beating last year's champions.

scalpverb

To remove the scalp or a portion of the scalp from a person or animal, often as a trophy.

The warrior was known to scalp his enemies after a battle.

To resell tickets, especially at a price higher than the face value.

He tried to scalp tickets outside the stadium before the concert started.

To buy and sell stocks or commodities quickly to make a small profit on each transaction.

She decided to scalp stocks during the day to take advantage of the market's volatility.

scalpadjective

Relating to or intended for the scalp.

He bought a scalp treatment to reduce itching.