tom·a·hawk
ˈtä-mi-ˌhȯk 
: a light ax used as a missile and as a hand weapon especially by North American Indians
tomahawked; tomahawking; tomahawks
: to cut, strike, or kill with a tomahawk
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David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2023
The 100th encampment included model rocket launch demonstrations, archery, sling shots, tomahawk throwing, camp cooking, ham radio demonstrations and the ability to visit the museum at the Moundville Archaeological Park.
—From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2022
Details on Calle Rosa's menu have been slim, though diners can expect showy plates of high-end classics like lobster, crab and tomahawk steaks.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2023
In a TikTok video that Salt Bae himself posted—and later deleted—the chef delivers two gold tomahawk steaks to General Lam’s table, then feeds the official a bite from the tip of a carving knife.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 May 2023
In the TikTok video, Salt Bae carries what appear to be two gold tomahawk steaks to General Lam’s table at his London restaurant.
—Chau Doan, New York Times, 26 May 2023
Main courses range from a $26 Wagyu burger to a 48-ounce prime bone-in tomahawk steak for $265.
—Amanda Albee, Chron, 17 Apr. 2023
Menu showstoppers include Wagyu tomahawks and whole Alaskan king crabs, served near a stage made famous by Madonna and Jennifer Lopez.
—Adam Robb, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2023
For example, there are only 14 ribs on a steer, so when the tomahawks are gone, the menu changes.
—Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2023
John Marshall, ajc, 4 June 2023
With a one-on-one battle against right tackle Morgan Moses, the Bears star turned the corner and tomahawked Keenum’s right forearm.
—Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com, 27 Sep. 2019
Leadoff man George Springer tomahawked Strasburg’s first pitch and almost knocked down the left field wall for a double.
—BostonGlobe.com, 30 Oct. 2019
Hayes viciously tomahawked the unquestioned highlight of this year’s July event.
—Jake Fischer, SI.com, 10 July 2019
Albert Almora tomahawked a chin-high fastball down the right field line.
—Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press, 3 July 2018
On Mount Shuksan, Adam caught an edge on both the northwest couloir and the line above Hanging Glacier, his body tomahawking through space.
—Christopher Solomon, Outside Online, 22 Mar. 2018
There was Glover Quinn tomahawking the ball way from Doug Martin.
—Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2017
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.
—Billy Witz, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2017
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Noun
It is known for its Glatt Kosher tomahawks and Siberian caviar–topped Monop potatoes.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2023
The 100th encampment included model rocket launch demonstrations, archery, sling shots, tomahawk throwing, camp cooking, ham radio demonstrations and the ability to visit the museum at the Moundville Archaeological Park.
—From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2022
Details on Calle Rosa's menu have been slim, though diners can expect showy plates of high-end classics like lobster, crab and tomahawk steaks.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2023
In a TikTok video that Salt Bae himself posted—and later deleted—the chef delivers two gold tomahawk steaks to General Lam’s table, then feeds the official a bite from the tip of a carving knife.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 May 2023
In the TikTok video, Salt Bae carries what appear to be two gold tomahawk steaks to General Lam’s table at his London restaurant.
—Chau Doan, New York Times, 26 May 2023
Main courses range from a $26 Wagyu burger to a 48-ounce prime bone-in tomahawk steak for $265.
—Amanda Albee, Chron, 17 Apr. 2023
Menu showstoppers include Wagyu tomahawks and whole Alaskan king crabs, served near a stage made famous by Madonna and Jennifer Lopez.
—Adam Robb, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2023
For example, there are only 14 ribs on a steer, so when the tomahawks are gone, the menu changes.
—Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2023
Verb
Gallen left another pitch up in the fourth and Albies tomahawked it out to right, tying it at 3.
—John Marshall, ajc, 4 June 2023
With a one-on-one battle against right tackle Morgan Moses, the Bears star turned the corner and tomahawked Keenum’s right forearm.
—Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com, 27 Sep. 2019
Leadoff man George Springer tomahawked Strasburg’s first pitch and almost knocked down the left field wall for a double.
—BostonGlobe.com, 30 Oct. 2019
Hayes viciously tomahawked the unquestioned highlight of this year’s July event.
—Jake Fischer, SI.com, 10 July 2019
Albert Almora tomahawked a chin-high fastball down the right field line.
—Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press, 3 July 2018
On Mount Shuksan, Adam caught an edge on both the northwest couloir and the line above Hanging Glacier, his body tomahawking through space.
—Christopher Solomon, Outside Online, 22 Mar. 2018
There was Glover Quinn tomahawking the ball way from Doug Martin.
—Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2017
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.
—Billy Witz, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2017
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tom·a·hawk
ˈtäm-i-ˌhȯk
: a light ax used as a weapon especially by North American Indians
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