scalp
scalp
the skin on the top of the head where hair grows
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scalp with Russian translation
scalp usage examples
Врач проверил мою кожу головы на сухость.
The doctor checked my scalp for dryness.
Он почесал кожу головы, пока думал.
He scratched his scalp while thinking.
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scalp belongs to the topic "Head and Face". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
scalp synonyms
What's the difference between scalp / scull / crown / vertex / cranium / head skin
an old or regional word related to the skull, not the skin on the head
The word scull is not used for the skin on the head.
He felt a bump on the crown of his head.
a technical or anatomical term for the top point of the head
The doctor examined the vertex of the skull.
the bony skull that protects the brain, not the skin or hair-covered area
The cranium protects the brain.
a descriptive phrase for the skin on the head, but not the usual term
Head skin is not the natural word; scalp is better.
a redundant phrase meaning the skin of the scalp; usually not a natural word choice
Scalp skin sounds unnatural; people usually just say scalp.
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How to pronounce scalp and what this word means
scalp means scalp. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce scalp
/skælp/
scalp translation
scalp
scalp examples
The doctor checked my scalp for dryness.
scalp transcription
/skælp/, /skælp/
Questions about this word
scalp meaning: what does it mean?
the skin on the top of the head where hair grows
scalp pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
scalp is pronounced as /skælp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
scalp definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The doctor checked my scalp for dryness. Translation: Врач проверил мою кожу головы на сухость.
Is scalp part of Hair and Hairstyles vocabulary?
Yes, scalp can be learned in the Hair and Hairstyles topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is scalp part of Head and Face vocabulary?
Yes, scalp can be learned in the Head and Face topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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