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headhunting.

The practice of cutting off and preserving the head of one's enemy.

11 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The practice of cutting off and preserving the head of one's enemy.

    uncountable · usually
  2. The active recruitment of executive or talented personnel.

    uncountable · usually
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of headhunt

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
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