SCALP Definition & Meaning

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scalp

[ skalp ]

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noun

the integument of the upper part of the head, usually including the associated subcutaneous structures.
a part of this integument with the accompanying hair, severed from the head of an enemy as a sign of victory, as by some North American Indians and others during the colonial and frontier periods in the U.S.
any token of victory.
the integument on the top of the head of an animal.
Informal. a small profit made in quick buying and selling.

verb (used with object)

to cut or tear the scalp from.
Informal.
1. to resell (tickets, merchandise, etc.) at higher than the official rates.
2. to buy and sell (stocks) so as to make small quick profits.
to plane down the surfaces of (an ingot, billet, or slab).

verb (used without object)

Informal. to scalp tickets, stocks, or the like.

scalp

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noun

anatomy the skin and subcutaneous tissue covering the top of the head
(among North American Indians) a part of this removed as a trophy from a slain enemy
a trophy or token signifying conquest
hunting a piece of hide cut from the head of a victim as a trophy or as proof of killing in order to collect a bounty
informal.
a small speculative profit taken in quick transactions
dialect.
a projection of bare rock from vegetation

verb

to cut the scalp from
informal.
to purchase and resell (securities) quickly so as to make several small profits
informal.
to buy (tickets) cheaply and resell at an inflated price

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Derived Forms

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of scalp¹

1250–1300; Middle English (north) (noun), perhaps < Old Norse �� sheath (hence, metaphorically a covering)

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of scalp¹

C13: probably from Scandinavian; compare Old Norse skalpr sheath, Middle Dutch schelpe, Danish skalp husk

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Example Sentences

For a small proportion of this group of epilepsy patients, less than 10%, recording seizures using scalp EEG is enough to provide the necessary information.

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Mr Kashti suffered swollen and bruised eyelids, a swollen nose and bruising to his back, knees and leg and a cut to the scalp.

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“People were literally scalping for Thrillers tickets,” he says.

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Both of those victories demonstrated his ability to maintain his composure when chasing a big scalp.

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"They beat Wales in Wales, they took a few scalps, so I don't think they're a team that people think is a guaranteed win anymore," said the Bristol prop.

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