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Definition of tomahawk
: a light ax used as a missile and as a hand weapon especially by North American Indians
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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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A special $89 prix-fixe dinner menu is available from June 16 to 18, with a lobster and shrimp tempura appetizer, a 35-ounce prime tomahawk steak, and choice of four desserts. 860-233-1116, flemingssteakhouse.com.
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Love continued to knock down shots from the outside, Irving sliced his way into the lane to the rim and James got free for several of his one-handed tomahawk dunks.
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Love continued to knock down shots from the outside, Irving sliced his way into the lane to the rim and James got free for several of his one-handed, tomahawk dunks.
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That included one fourth quarter sequence when Green tried to cap a game-changing Warrior run with a tomahawk dunk in transition.
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Origin and Etymology of tomahawk
Virginia Algonquian tomahack
tomahawk
Definition of tomahawk
transitive verb
: to cut, strike, or kill with a tomahawk
First Known Use of tomahawk
circa 1650
TOMAHAWK Defined for English Language Learners
tomahawk
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: a small ax used as a weapon by Native Americans
TOMAHAWK Defined for Kids
tomahawk
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: a light ax used as a weapon by North American Indians
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