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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The practice of cutting off and preserving the head of one's enemy. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   The active recruitment of executive or talented personnel. uncountable, usually

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of headhunt form-of, gerund, participle, present

Example

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"Are you talking about headhunting?"

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