headhunter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A person who practises headhunting, the taking and preserving of a person's head after killing them.
One who recruits skilled personnel, especially executive-level ones, for a company.
A pitcher who throws at the batter's head.
A player who uses a hockey stick to attempt to strike an opponent's head.

/ˈhɛdˌhʌntɚ/ En-us-headhunter.ogg

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From head + hunter.

recruiter talent scout

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