Word Finder - scalp

definition

The top of the head; the skull.

synonyms

• skull

definition

The part of the head where the hair grows from, or used to grow from.

definition

A part of the skin of the head, with the hair attached, formerly cut or torn off from an enemy by warriors in some cultures as a token of victory.

example

Some tribes used to collect scalps to prove how many of the enemy they had killed in battle.

definition

The skin of the head of a stag with the horns attached.

definition

A victory, especially at the expense of someone else.

definition

A bed or stratum of shellfish.

synonyms

• scaup

definition

The top; the summit.

synonyms

• summit

definition

To remove the scalp (part of the head from where the hair grows), by brutal act or accident.

definition

To resell, especially tickets, usually for an inflated price, often illegally.

example

Tickets were being scalped for $300.

synonyms

• resell

definition

On an open outcry exchange trading floor, to buy and sell rapidly for one's own account, aiming to buy from a seller and a little later sell to a buyer, making a small profit from the difference (roughly the amount of the bid/offer spread, or less).

definition

To screen or sieve ore before further processing.

example

scalped ore

synonyms

• sieve

definition

To remove the skin of.

definition

To remove the grass from.

definition

To destroy the political influence of.

definition

(milling) To brush the hairs or fuzz from (wheat grains, etc.) in the process of high milling.

She replaced the hat to protect her searing scalp.

Zach jerked suddenly, knocking his cap off and exposing a scalp full of red hair.

The nails of the fingers, or the hair of the scalp may grow to an enormous length if not trimmed.

It's also great for flaky, itchy scalp.

If the scalp is very scaly then a shampoo containing coal tar or salicylic acid may help to remove it.

She breathed deep, throwing her head back and fluffing her hair with her fingers to cool her scalp.

In the disease of the scalp called favus, Schonlein had discovered a minute mycelial fungus; a remarkable discovery, for it was the first conspicuous step in the attribution of diseases to the action of minute parasites.

For such offences as witchcraft, fraud, removing landmarks, and adultery the criminal had his heart cut out on the altar, or his head crushed between two stones, while even lesser punishments were harsh, such as that of slanderers, whose hair was singed with a pine-torch to the scalp.

Properly the scalp could only be taken after a fair fight; in more recent times there seems to have been no such restriction.

The female louse lays around 6 eggs a day, firmly attached to the hair shaft close to the scalp.

Drive away old cobwebs with gray hairs turning white on my scalp.

His thinning hair was plastered meticulously over his bald tome scarcely concealing the pink scalp.

If your roots are greasy soak some cotton wool in witch hazel, cologne or skin tonic and rub all over scalp.

To remedy dandruff try rubbing lemon juice or a strong infusion of sage or rosemary into the scalp and roots.

Recent research has shown that a fungus that occurs naturally on everyone's scalp causes dandruff.

The top scales fall away, giving the impression of severe dandruff, whilst the bottom scales remain firmly attached to the scalp.

Cradle Cap Treatment Shampoo Cradle cap is a form of seborrhoeic dermatitis, which can cause a dry, flaky, itchy scalp.

The fetal heart rate should be monitored and where available a fetal scalp electrode should be placed.

Components of ERP were recorded from 15 scalp electrodes.

The skin with hair follicles, hairy skin, e.g. on the scalp, has a thin epidermis and many sebaceous glands.

A thorough examination of the scalp with a comb is the most effective method.

Indian Head Massage relaxes the scalp and tones up the subcutaneous muscles relieving eyestrain, headaches and improving concentration.

They are small wingless insects which live in the hair and suck blood from the scalp.

These measures should help to minimize the risk of making the scalp itchy.

Even the 7th choice wicket keeper Dave Lewis got into the act, picking up the prized scalp of John Gray.

In the second place leprosy of the scalp very rarely occurs, and does not occur apart from advanced lepromatous leprosy.

She had sustained multiple scalp wounds and had a ligature around her neck, although the ligature had not caused her death.

All facial's include a hand and scalp massage.

Terbinafine is not licensed for treatment of fungal scalp infection, but it is commonly used off-licence for this condition.

Unlike scalp ringworm, the patches of hair loss are not scaly or inflamed.

The EEG machine is normal equipment found in every NHS hospital which measures brain activity through the patient's scalp.

Two series of 36 LED's help to penetrate the scalp with light to stimulate and massage the scalp.

Paul Anderson managed to claim the scalp of their dangerous 22 year old female number 4 batsman.

Ringworm is a skin infection caused by fungus that can affect the scalp, skin, fingers, toenails, or feet.

I thought that Stacey Ross was going to add another scalp to his belt.

They took a memorable scalp in the FA Cup two weeks ago.

Stalker currently has a rather pink patch on his balding scalp, which is nice.

Apply to a dry scalp, working in small sections.

This daily shampoo eliminates dandruff and soothes your scalp.

Neem Shampoo contains a tincture of Neem leaves, which have a soothing effect on the scalp.

The Semang, as they are most usually called by the Malays, are Negritos - a small, very dark people, with features of the negroid type, very prognathous, and with short, woolly hair clinging to the scalp in tiny crisp curls.

Ringworm of the scalp (Tinea capitis) is mainly seen in children but can affect adults who have neglected their personal hygiene.

Massage your scalp with rosemary oil in an olive oil base.

The EEG machine is normal equipment found in every NHS hospital which measures brain activity through the patient 's scalp.

Stimulating the scalp is another way to tackle the problem of hair loss.

Two series of 36 LED 's help to penetrate the scalp with light to stimulate and massage the scalp.

The EEG was recorded from 12 subjects at 64 scalp electrodes.

A few scanty gray hairs still hung about his yellow scalp.

On the scalp, it is also possible to have " tinea capitis ".

The ancient gompa here contains some grotesque masks of demons and you can be shown the fabled yeti scalp.