headhunt
headhunt · headhunts · headhunted · headhunting
To cut off, and preserve, the heads of one's enemiesTo cut off, and preserve, the heads of one's enemies.
US/ˈhɛdˌhʌnt/
» Are you talking about headhunting?
Meaning
4 senses(transitive)To cut off, and preserve, the heads of one's enemies.
(intransitive)To actively recruit executive personnel.
(intransitive)To pitch at a batter's head.
There's a brawl on the field because the pitcher has been headhunting throughout the game.
(transitive)To use one's hockey stick to strike an opponent's head.
Examples
2 sentencesAre you talking about headhunting?
They are on a headhunt for a new secretary.
Origin
Back-formation from headhunter.Back-formation from headhunter.
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Forms
headhunts, headhunting, headhunted, headhunted| Base form | headhunt · to headhunt |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | headhunts |
| Present participle | headhunting |
| Past simple | headhunted |
| Past participle | headhunted |
regular · Lesson
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle