headhunter

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See also: Headhunter, head-hunter, and head hunter

English

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Etymology

From head +‎ hunter.

Pronunciation

Noun

headhunter (plural headhunters)

  2. (anthropology) A person who practises headhunting, the taking and preserving of a person's head after killing them.
  4. (business) One who recruits skilled personnel, especially executive-level ones, for a company.
    Near-synonyms: recruiter, talent scout
    A headhunter called me out of the blue with an offer I couldn't refuse.
  6. (baseball) A pitcher who throws at the batter's head.
    Thankfully, there aren't many headhunters in the modern game.
  8. (ice hockey) A player who uses a hockey stick to attempt to strike an opponent's head.
    He is known as a goon and a headhunter.

Descendants

  • → German: Headhunter m

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