head-hunter

/HH EH1 D AH0 N T ER0/

noun

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.
“She was the best headhunter they had ever seen.”
3
A pitcher who throws at the batter's head.
“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.
“He is known as a goon and a headhunter.”

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