Tomahawk: meaning, definitions and examples
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tomahawk
[ หtษmษhษหk ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น tomahawk
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฎเคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Tomahawk
๐ฎ๐ฉ tomahawk
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะผะฐะณะฐะฒะบ
๐ต๐ฑ tomahawk
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใผใฏ
๐ซ๐ท tomahawk
๐ช๐ธ tomahawk
๐น๐ท tomahawk
๐ฐ๐ท ํ ๋งํธํฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูู ุงููู
๐จ๐ฟ tomahawk
๐ธ๐ฐ tomahawk
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆง
๐ธ๐ฎ tomahawk
๐ฎ๐ธ tomahawk
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพะผะฐะณะฐะฒะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแแแฐแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tomahawk
๐ฒ๐ฝ tomahawk
Word origin
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.