scalp

• Кожа, покрывающая верхнюю часть головы, обычно там, где растут волосы.

The skin covering the top of the head, typically where hair grows.

1. Skin of the headB1formal

   The skin covering the top of the human head, typically where hair grows.

   Кожа головы

   • He has a dry scalp that needs special shampoo.
   • The doctor examined her scalp for any signs of infection.
   • Massaging the scalp can help improve blood circulation.

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по снятию скальпа с человека или животного, или, в неформальном контексте, для перепродажи билетов или товаров по завышенной цене.

A verb used to indicate the act of removing the scalp from a person or animal, or, in informal contexts, to resell tickets or goods at a high price.

1. Sell IllegallyB2informalamerican

   To resell something, such as tickets or goods, at a price higher than the official one, often on the black market.

   Перепродавать нелегально

   • He was arrested for scalping concert tickets outside the venue.
   • Some people try to scalp limited-edition sneakers for a huge profit.
   • The police cracked down on scalpers selling tickets illegally.

   Синонимыtout

2. Remove the ScalpC1formal

   To cut or tear the skin and hair from the top of someone's head, historically as a trophy in warfare.

   Снять скальп

   • In some historical conflicts, warriors would scalp their enemies.
   • The ritual involved scalping the defeated opponent as a sign of victory.
   • The practice of scalping was documented in various ancient cultures.