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headhunt

Verb CEFR B2
ˈhɛdˌhʌnt

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

Equivalents

Bahasa Indonesiakayau

Examples

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

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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