Tomahawk
Pronunciation: /ˈtɑːməˌhɔːk/
Tomahawk (noun)
- A small axe used by Native Americans, often for hunting or as a weapon.
- A type of long-range missile used by the military.
Examples
- The tomahawk was used for both hunting and combat.
- He displayed a collection of tomahawks from different tribes.
Common collocations: throw a tomahawk, sharp tomahawk, launch a tomahawk, tomahawk missile, tomahawk a target
Tomahawk (verb)
- To strike or cut something with a small axe.
Examples
- He tomahawked the tree to clear the path.
- They tomahawked the wood to prepare for the fire.