scalp

Universal Words noun, verb noun 1 the skin that covers the part of the head where the hair grows: A dry scalp can lead to dandruff. 2 (in the past) the skin and hair that was removed from the head of a dead enemy by some Native American tribes as a sign of victory 3 (informal) a symbol of the fact that sb has been defeated or punished: They have claimed some impressive scalps in their bid for the championship. verb [VN] 1 to remove the skin and hair from the top of an enemy's head as a sign of victory: (figurative, informal) If he finds me here, he'll scalp me! 2 (AmE) = TOUT