Tomahawked: meaning, definitions and examples
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tomahawked
[ ˈtɒməˌhɔːkt ]
throwing weapon
Tomahawked is the past tense of tomahawk, which refers to the act of throwing a tomahawk, a type of hand-held axe traditionally used by Indigenous peoples of North America. When someone is said to have tomahawked something, it implies that they have thrown the axe with force or precision. This term can also be used metaphorically to describe striking with great effectiveness or decisiveness. It evokes imagery of traditional combat or hunting practices.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He tomahawked the axe into the log with impressive accuracy.
- The player tomahawked the ball over the fence.
- She tomahawked the opponent during the wrestling match.
Translations
Translations of the word "tomahawked" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tomahawked
🇮🇳 टॉमहॉक किया गया
🇩🇪 mit einem Tomahawk getroffen
🇮🇩 dihantam dengan tomahawk
🇺🇦 ударений томагавком
🇵🇱 zraniony tomahawkiem
🇯🇵 トマホークで攻撃された
🇫🇷 frappé par un tomahawk
🇪🇸 golpeado con un tomahawk
🇹🇷 tomahawk ile vurulmuş
🇰🇷 톰호크로 공격당한
🇸🇦 ضرب بطلقة تومهوك
🇨🇿 zasažen tomahawkem
🇸🇰 zranený tomahawkom
🇨🇳 被战斧击中
🇸🇮 udaren s tomahawkom
🇮🇸 höggvið með tomahawk
🇰🇿 томагавкпен соққыға жығылған
🇬🇪 ტომაჰოკით დაჭრილი
🇦🇿 tomahawk ilə vurulmuş
🇲🇽 golpeado con un tomahawk
Etymology
The term 'tomahawk' is derived from the Algonquian word 'tamahaac', which referred to a type of axe used by Native American tribes. Early European settlers and explorers used the word to describe the weapon as they encountered it among Indigenous peoples. The tomahawk was not only a tool for chopping wood but also served as a weapon in warfare and hunting. Its design has evolved over the centuries, incorporating metal and other materials. Today, 'tomahawking' can refer to both the physical act of throwing a tomahawk or metaphorical uses in sports and other competitive contexts, reflecting decisiveness and strength.