Definition of tomahawk
:a light ax used as a missile and as a hand weapon especially by North American Indians
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There was this beautiful, rare 64-ounce tomahawk ribeye at Ruffino’s in Baton Rouge.
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A behemoth tomahawk chop—for sharing—comes to the table as the coup de grâce.
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Days after the attack, Trump ordered the launch of 59 tomahawk missiles at a Syrian air base, signifying the nation’s first military operation against an Arab government since 2011.
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Three days after the chemical attack on April 4, the U.S. launched 59 tomahawk missiles at a Syrian air base, marking the nation’s first military operation against an Arab government since President Obama’s intervention in Libya in 2011.
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The homestead also featured other works by Stuart, including a crucifix and an Indian armed with a tomahawk.
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At the 3:00 mark, Smith nutmegs some little guy in a practice jersey and throws down a tomahawk.
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There are also firing and archery ranges, a tomahawk throw and slingshot gallery.
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Then everything went full flight when Iguodala soared through the air for a tomahawk dunk — with James politely bowing away from the play — followed by two more Iguodala slams in the next few minutes.
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Origin and Etymology of tomahawk
Virginia Algonquian tomahack
Recent Examples of tomahawk from the Web
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In his first at-bat, with two runners on in the second inning, Austin looked at two changeups before tomahawking a high fastball high over the Green Monster to give the Yankees a 3-0 lead.
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First Known Use of tomahawk
circa 1650
TOMAHAWK Defined for English Language Learners
tomahawk
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Definition of tomahawk for English Language Learners
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: a small ax used as a weapon by Native Americans
TOMAHAWK Defined for Kids
tomahawk
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tom·a·hawk
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ˈtä-mi-ˌhȯk
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Definition of tomahawk for Students
:a light ax used as a weapon by North American Indians
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