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tomahawk

 

[ หˆtษ’mษ™hษ”หk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

weapon

A tomahawk is a type of single-handed axe traditionally used by Native Americans. It typically has a stone or metal head, with a wooden handle. Tomahawks were used for hunting, chopping wood, and as a weapon in combat.

Synonyms

axe, hatchet, war hatchet

Examples of usage

  • The warrior carried a tomahawk as he ventured into the forest.
  • She skillfully threw the tomahawk at the target.
  • The museum displayed a collection of historical tomahawks.
  • The tomahawk was a versatile tool for the Native American tribes.
  • The tomahawk symbolizes strength and tradition.

Translations

Translations of the word "tomahawk" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tomahawk

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‰เคฎเคนเฅ‰เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tomahawk

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tomahawk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะพะผะฐะณะฐะฒะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tomahawk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒžใƒ›ใƒผใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tomahawk

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tomahawk

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tomahawk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ† ๋งˆํ˜ธํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆู…ุงู‡ูˆูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tomahawk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tomahawk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆˆ˜ๆ–ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tomahawk

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tomahawk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะผะฐะณะฐะฒะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒ›แƒแƒฐแƒแƒ•แƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tomahawk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tomahawk

Etymology

The word 'tomahawk' originated from the Algonquian language, specifically from the Powhatan word 'tamahaac.' It was introduced to English by the early 17th century through interactions between Native Americans and European settlers. Tomahawks were important tools and weapons for many Native American tribes, serving various purposes in their daily lives and during conflicts with other groups.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,738, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.