Meaning ofheadhuntin English

Verb

1. to recruit top executives; talent acquisition
   The company will headhunt a new CEO from a rival firm.
2. to pitch at a batter's head (baseball)
   In baseball, the pitcher tried to headhunt the batter with a fastball.
3. to strike an opponent's head (ice hockey)
   The hockey player was penalized for trying to headhunt his opponent.