Pronunciation: /skælp/
noun the skin covering the top of the human head
A1 I scratched my scalp because it was itchy.
A2 She applied coconut oil to her scalp to nourish her hair.
B1 The doctor examined the patient's scalp for any signs of infection.
B2 After spending hours in the sun, he ended up with a sunburned scalp.
C1 The scalp is an important part of the body that protects the skull and brain.
C2 The hair transplant surgery involved removing hair follicles from the back of the scalp and implanting them in the balding areas.
verb to remove the scalp of a person or animal
A1 I scalp my head every morning to keep it clean.
A2 She learned how to scalp fish from her grandmother.
B1 The barber will scalp your hair if you ask for a close shave.
B2 The company decided to scalp the prices of their products to attract more customers.
C1 Some people believe scalp massages can help improve blood circulation.
C2 The ticket scalper was caught trying to scalp tickets outside the concert venue.
formal The dermatologist examined the patient's scalp for any signs of infection.
informal I need to remember to put sunscreen on my scalp before going to the beach.
slang I can't believe I got a sunburn on my scalp, it's so painful!
figurative The company tried to scalp tickets to the concert for a higher price.
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