scalp scalp /ˈskælp/

noun

1. () The skin that covers the top of the head  ( scalp )
   the skin that covers the top of the head
    They wanted to take his scalp as a trophy
   they wanted to take his scalp as a trophy
   
   

verb

1. Remove the scalp of  ( scalp )
   remove the scalp of
    The enemies were scalped
   The enemies were scalped
   
2. [Informal, N. American] (crime) sell illegally, as on the black market  ( scalp [Informal, N. American] )
   (crime) sell illegally, as on the black market