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headhunt

verb

  1. to recruit by headhunting
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛdˌhʌnt/

verb

Etymology: Back-formation from headhunter.

  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.

    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.