Tomahawk
noun
A small axe, originally used by Native Americans, often thrown as a weapon.
He carved the piece of wood using a tomahawk.
Often appears as...
- throw a tomahawk
- swing a tomahawk
Usage tips
Historical
verb
To attack or hit with or as if with a tomahawk.
The player tomahawked the ball into the net.
Often appears as...
- tomahawk the ball
- tomahawk swing
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A missile developed by the United States, used for precise long-range strikes.
The military launched a tomahawk missile at the enemy base.
Often appears as...
- launch a tomahawk
- tomahawk missile strike
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A small axe, originally used by Native Americans, often thrown as a weapon.
He carved the piece of wood using a tomahawk.
Often appears as...
- throw a tomahawk
- swing a tomahawk
Usage tips
Historical
verb
To attack or hit with or as if with a tomahawk.
The player tomahawked the ball into the net.
Often appears as...
- tomahawk the ball
- tomahawk swing
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A missile developed by the United States, used for precise long-range strikes.
The military launched a tomahawk missile at the enemy base.
Often appears as...
- launch a tomahawk
- tomahawk missile strike
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Origin
Understand that the tomahawk originates in Native American culture, symbolizing utility and warfare.
He admired the traditional carvings on the tomahawk.
Pro Tip 2/3Hand Tool
Remember, a tomahawk is a tool for cutting or chopping, not just a weapon.
She used the tomahawk to split the firewood.
Pro Tip 3/3Weapon Association
Be aware that in historical contexts, a tomahawk often relates to combat or self-defense.
Warriors exchanged tomahawks during the reenactment.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Origin
Understand that the tomahawk originates in Native American culture, symbolizing utility and warfare.
He admired the traditional carvings on the tomahawk.
Pro Tip 2/3Hand Tool
Remember, a tomahawk is a tool for cutting or chopping, not just a weapon.
She used the tomahawk to split the firewood.
Pro Tip 3/3Weapon Association
Be aware that in historical contexts, a tomahawk often relates to combat or self-defense.
Warriors exchanged tomahawks during the reenactment.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Origin
Understand that the tomahawk originates in Native American culture, symbolizing utility and warfare.
He admired the traditional carvings on the tomahawk.
Pro Tip 2/3Hand Tool
Remember, a tomahawk is a tool for cutting or chopping, not just a weapon.
She used the tomahawk to split the firewood.
Pro Tip 3/3Weapon Association
Be aware that in historical contexts, a tomahawk often relates to combat or self-defense.
Warriors exchanged tomahawks during the reenactment.
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Video examples
Living Off the Land PIPE...
crowd control escape this is there's nowhere else to go but life or death your sister and brother too young don't share that stuff with him one day i hope to uh be as good as he is if not better although the tomahawk is the most
Video examples
Living Off the Land PIPE...
crowd control escape this is there's nowhere else to go but life or death your sister and brother too young don't share that stuff with him one day i hope to uh be as good as he is if not better although the tomahawk is the most
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Quote examples
Joe Lando
American Actor
On the first season of our show, I commissioned a Native American artist to make up, 'cause I'm known for the tomahawk, besides the hair and the leather outfit and the whole thing.
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Joe Lando
American Actor
I commissioned this artist to make these silver tomahawks by hand. Larry Sellers, who plays Cloud Dancing on the show, blessed and cleansed them and all.
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Jason Momoa
American Actor
In my man cave, I have tomahawks, throwing knives, and old black-bear furs. There's skulls, weapons everywhere.
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Jackie Coogan
My last toupee is hanging on the door of my living room with a tomahawk through it.
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Zebulon Pike
American Soldier
Smoke the pipe of peace, bury the tomahawk, and become one nation.
Quote examples
Joe Lando
American Actor
On the first season of our show, I commissioned a Native American artist to make up, 'cause I'm known for the tomahawk, besides the hair and the leather outfit and the whole thing.
Quote examples
Joe Lando
American Actor
I commissioned this artist to make these silver tomahawks by hand. Larry Sellers, who plays Cloud Dancing on the show, blessed and cleansed them and all.
Quote examples
Jason Momoa
American Actor
In my man cave, I have tomahawks, throwing knives, and old black-bear furs. There's skulls, weapons everywhere.
Quote examples
Jackie Coogan
My last toupee is hanging on the door of my living room with a tomahawk through it.
Quote examples
Zebulon Pike
American Soldier
Smoke the pipe of peace, bury the tomahawk, and become one nation.
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