tomahawk

/ˈtɑməˌhɔk/
verb
  1. To strike, cut, or kill with a tomahawk.
    • The hunter tomahawked a branch to clear the path.
    • He tomahawked the log into smaller pieces for the fire.
    • In the movie, the hero tomahawked the rope to free his friend.
noun
  1. A light axe used as a tool or weapon, originally by Native Americans.
    • He learned how to throw a tomahawk accurately at the camping workshop.
    • The museum displayed a beautifully carved tomahawk from the 18th century.
    • The warrior carried a tomahawk for hunting and protection.
  2. A type of dance move in hip-hop and breakdancing where the arms swing in a chopping motion.
    • The breakdancer combined a tomahawk with a spin.
    • He practiced the tomahawk until his arms moved in perfect rhythm.
    • The dancer impressed the crowd with a fast tomahawk move.
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