Tomahawk
(noun)
- A type of axe traditionally used by Native American warriors, typically having a single-edged, curved blade and a straight or slightly curved handle.
- A type of hand axe with a similar design, used as a weapon or tool.
- A type of throwing axe used as a weapon in some indigenous cultures.
Origin:
From narragansett tomahack ("axe"), from tamahaac ("to chop, to strik.e")
Examples:
- The warrior brandished his tomahawk and let out a battle cry.
- The tomahawk was used for chopping wood and as a weapon in battle.
- He practiced throwing his tomahawk at targets.
- The tomahawk was a symbol of the Native American culture.
- The tomahawk chop is a popular finishing move in professional wrestling.