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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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
In addition to a rail splitting competition, the festival has featured music, dancing, and events such as tomahawk throwing and an antique car show.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2024
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
There were separate tables for pies, vegetables, and meats (including a tomahawk rib roast and a roasted leg of lamb, executed by the local Barb’s Butchery).
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
In addition to a rail splitting competition, the festival has featured music, dancing, and events such as tomahawk throwing and an antique car show.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2024
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
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“Tomahawk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tomahawk. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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