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Vocabulary Entry
scalp
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The skin on the top of a person's head, or an area of skin in general; the part of the head that is covered by hair.
Example Sentences
"He scratched his scalp to relieve the itch."
"She had a sunburn on her scalp after lying out too long."
"The doctor checked his scalp for any signs of irritation."
V
verb
To remove the scalp or the outer layer of something; to take off the top layer or surface.
Example Sentences
"The workers scalped the old paint before applying a new coat."
"During the ritual, the warrior scalped his enemy."
"He scalped the fruit before serving it in the salad."