tomahawk

/təˈmɑːhɔːk/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of hatchet or axe with a curved blade, traditionally used by Native Americans in North America

“The explorer used a tomahawk to chop wood for the fire.”

2. verb

to kill or injure someone with a tomahawk, or to use a tomahawk to attack someone

“The warrior tomahawked his enemy in the battle.”

3. verb

to cut or chop something with a tomahawk

“The woodcutter tomahawked the tree trunk into smaller pieces.”

Synonyms

  • axe
  • hatchet

Antonyms

  • knife
  • saw