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Meaning of headhunter

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

headhunter

Pronunciation:

noun

Definitions

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

  2. One who recruits senior personnel for a company.

    Example: She was the best headhunter they had ever seen.

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

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

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

    Example: He is known as a goon and a headhunter.