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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Karen Fratti, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Carter’s second dunk came from behind the backboard – one power dribble, then a spin and another tomahawk.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
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
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Noun
Australian Wagyu tomahawk steak presented in the elaborate briefcase.
—Karen Fratti, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Carter’s second dunk came from behind the backboard – one power dribble, then a spin and another tomahawk.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for tomahawk
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“Tomahawk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tomahawk. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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