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Meaning of headhunting

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

headhunting

verb

Definitions

  1. To cut off, and preserve, the heads of one's enemies

  2. To actively recruit executive personnel

  3. To pitch at a batter's head.

    Example: There's a brawl on the field because the pitcher has been headhunting throughout the game.

  4. To use one's hockey stick to strike an opponent's head.

noun

Definitions

  1. The cutting off and preservation of the heads of one's enemies.

  2. The active recruitment of executive or talented personnel.