Associations to the word «Headhunter»

Wiktionary

HEADHUNTER, noun. A savage who cuts off the heads of his enemies, and preserves them as trophies.
HEADHUNTER, noun. One who recruits senior personnel for a company.
HEADHUNTER, noun. (baseball) A pitcher who throws at the batter's head.
HEADHUNTER, noun. (ice hockey) A player who uses a hockey stick to attempt to strike an opponent's head.

Dictionary definition

HEADHUNTER, noun. A recruiter of personnel (especially for corporations).
HEADHUNTER, noun. A savage who cuts off and preserves the heads of enemies as trophies.

Wise words

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