How Do You Spell SCALP?

Pronunciation: [skˈalp] (IPA)

The word "scalp" is spelled with the consonant cluster "sc" followed by the vowel sound "a" and the consonant sound "l" and "p." In IPA phonetic transcription, it is represented as /skælp/. The combination of "sc" creates the sound /sk/ which is followed by the short "a" sound pronounced as /æ/. Then, the "l" sound /l/ and "p" sound /p/ complete the pronunciation of the word. In English, spelling is often influenced by the history and origin of the word, and "scalp" originates from the Old Norse "skolpr."

SCALP Meaning and Definition

1. Scalp can be defined as both a noun and a verb with various meanings related to the human head, finance, and nature.

   As a noun, the scalp refers to the skin covering the top of the head, including the hair. It is composed of multiple layers, including the epidermis and dermis. The scalp helps protect the underlying skull and houses hair follicles that produce hair. It is highly vascularized, receiving blood supply from arteries and veins.

   Additionally, scalp can refer to the act or practice of removing the scalp from the head of an enemy as a form of trophy or as a violent act during warfare, common among certain indigenous tribes in the past. This practice was seen as a symbol of triumph and dominance.

   Beyond its anatomical and historical associations, "scalp" is also used in financial jargon. In this context, it refers to the act of buying and selling securities, commodities, or other assets quickly in order to make a small profit from each transaction. Scalping relies heavily on short-term market fluctuations and requires accurate timing and analysis.

   Nature too has its version of scalp, known as scalping, which refers to the removal of vegetation or topsoil from an area, often as a result of human activities such as construction or land development. This process can lead to degradation of the land, erosion, and loss of biodiversity.

   Overall, the term "scalp" encompasses definitions ranging from the physical covering of the head to violent rituals, financial strategies, and environmental impact.

2. The hairy skin covering the cranium.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. • The skin of the top of the head from which the hair grows; in N. Amer. Indian warfare, the skin and hair of the top of the head torn or cut off.

   • To cut or tear the skin and hair from the top of the head.

   • In Scot., a bed of oysters or mussels in an estuary or sea.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for SCALP *

• sculp 36.3636363%
• sclap 36.3636363%
• scap 27.2727272%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for SCALP

• scala
• scalop
• scarly
• scappy
• socal
• sealp
• scalpe
• sccale
• scalple
• scal
• scalin
• scalpal
• scals
• scaple
• xcall
• socaly
• scapl
• sellp
• scall
• scarle
• scalpul
• scopp
• sccop
• scalle
• scalpt
• scails
• scalke
• socali
• slilp
• scaels
• seelp
• sical
• calo
• calp
• scalep
• scaop
• scawp
• schlp
• scolp
• scayh
• Schal
• skallp
• scaap
• saapp
• kcalp
• SbAPP
• hscasp
• SBAoP
• scappa
• scappd
• sceasp
• SCyPP
• scalpz
• Scoall
• Scoali
• scaupt
• Shalup
• Ucalh
• Scauli

Etymology of SCALP

The word "scalp" derives from the Old French word "escale" which means "shell" or "peel". This term was further borrowed from the Latin word "scalpus" meaning "knife" or "hatchet". In its original usage, "scalp" referred to the skin on the top of the head which could be peeled back like a shell. Over time, the term "scalp" evolved to refer specifically to the act of removing or taking someone's scalp as a trophy or in warfare.

Idioms with the word SCALP

• be out for/after sb's scalp The idiom "be out for/after someone's scalp" refers to someone being determined to defeat, punish, or harm another person. It implies a strong desire for revenge or retribution, typically in a competitive or confrontational context. The idiom suggests that the person is pursuing someone with great tenacity, often in order to achieve personal satisfaction or justice.
• be out for scalp The idiom "be out for scalp" means to be determined to seek revenge or harm someone, typically in a ruthless and aggressive manner. It implies a strong desire to defeat or defeat someone completely, often driven by personal vendettas or a thirst for justice.
• be out for/after (one's) scalp The idiom "be out for/after (one's) scalp" typically means to be determined to bring harm, ruin, or defeat to someone. It suggests having a strong desire for revenge or to achieve a significant victory over the person in question. The phrase is often used in a figurative sense rather than referring to literal violence.

Similar spelling words for SCALP

• sclaff,
• sculpt,
• sculpin,
• schwalb,
• schwalbe,
• scalf,
• schlep,
• scale up,
• scalper,
• scallop,
• sculpted,
• scollop,
• sculptor,
• scalpel,
• scolopax.

Plural form of SCALP is SCALPS

Conjugate verb Scalp

CONDITIONAL

I would scalp

you would scalp

he/she/it would scalp

we would scalp

they would scalp

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be scalping

you would be scalping

he/she/it would be scalping

we would be scalping

they would be scalping

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have scalp

you would have scalp

he/she/it would have scalp

we would have scalp

they would have scalp

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been scalping

you would have been scalping

he/she/it would have been scalping

we would have been scalping

they would have been scalping

FUTURE

I will scalp

you will scalp

he/she/it will scalp

we will scalp

they will scalp

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be scalping

you will be scalping

he/she/it will be scalping

we will be scalping

they will be scalping

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have scalped

you will have scalped

he/she/it will have scalped

we will have scalped

they will have scalped

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been scalping

you will have been scalping

he/she/it will have been scalping

we will have been scalping

they will have been scalping

IMPERATIVE

you scalp

we let´s scalp

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to scalp

PAST

I scalped

you scalped

he/she/it scalped

we scalped

they scalped

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was scalping

you were scalping

he/she/it was scalping

we were scalping

they were scalping

PAST PARTICIPLE

scalped

PAST PERFECT

I had scalped

you had scalped

he/she/it had scalped

we had scalped

they had scalped

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been scalping

you had been scalping

he/she/it had been scalping

we had been scalping

they had been scalping

PRESENT

I scalp

you scalp

he/she/it scalps

we scalp

they scalp

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am scalping

you are scalping

he/she/it is scalping

we are scalping

they are scalping

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

scalping

PRESENT PERFECT

I have scalped

you have scalped

he/she/it has scalped

we have scalped

they have scalped

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been scalping

you have been scalping

he/she/it has been scalping

we have been scalping

they have been scalping

I would have scalped

we would have scalped

you would have scalped

he/she/it would have scalped

they would have scalped