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headhunt.

To cut off, and preserve, the heads of one's enemies.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈhɛdˌhʌnt/General-American
  1. To cut off, and preserve, the heads of one's enemies.

    transitive
  2. To actively recruit executive personnel.

    intransitive
  3. To pitch at a batter's head.

    intransitive
    There's a brawl on the field because the pitcher has been headhunting throughout the game.
  4. To use one's hockey stick to strike an opponent's head.

    transitive
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