tomahawk

American  

[tom-uh-hawk] / ˈtɒm əˌhɔk /

noun

1. a light ax used by the North American Indians as a weapon and tool.

2. any of various similar weapons or implements.

3. (in Australia) a stone hatchet used by Aboriginal peoples.

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verb (used with object)

1. to attack, wound, or kill with or as if with a tomahawk.

tomahawk British  

/ ˈtɒməˌhɔːk /

noun

1. a fighting axe, with a stone or later an iron head, used by the North American Indians

2. the usual word for hatchet

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Other Word Forms

• tomahawker noun

Etymology

Origin of tomahawk

First recorded in 1605–15; from Virginia Algonquian ( English spelling) tamahaac “hatchet,” equivalent to Proto-Algonquian temah- “to cut (it) off” (unattested ) + -a·kan- “instrument for” (unattested)

Example Sentences

Force of Nature Grass Fed Venison Tomahawk Steak – A venison tomahawk is smaller than the beef version you may know, but its flavor is spectacular — leaner, more complex and full of character.

From Salon

Then in one motion, Autumn unsheathes her blade and gives the thicket an experimental tomahawk slice.

From Literature

In an episode titled 'Day in the life of a pro footballer', Manchester City and Norway striker Haaland, 25, speaks about his daily routine and enjoyment of cooking - and eating - tomahawk steaks.

From BBC

A copy of her post, which showed a tomahawk steak, red wine and a salad, was shared with the Eastern Daily Press.

From BBC

Force of Nature Venison Tomahawk Steak You’ve heard of a beef tomahawk.

From Salon

Related Words

• machete