Headhunter

noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounA savage who cuts off the heads of his enemies, and preserves them as trophies.

2.nounOne who recruits senior personnel for a company.

"She was the best headhunter they had ever seen."

3.nounA pitcher who throws at the batter's head.

"Thankfully, there aren't many headhunters in the modern game."

4.nounA player who uses a hockey stick to attempt to strike an opponent's head.

"He is known as a goon and a headhunter."

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