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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTomahawk
/ˈtɑː.mə.hɔːk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of hand-held axe traditionally used by Native Americans, characterized by a wooden handle and a stone or metal blade.
"The warrior skillfully threw his tomahawk at the target." - 2
A modern variant of the traditional tomahawk, often used in sports or as a tool.
"He used a tactical tomahawk for camping and outdoor activities."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'tomahawk' originates from the Powhatan word 'tamahaac', which referred to a type of hand-held axe used by Native Americans. The word was adopted into English in the early 17th century, reflecting the cultural exchanges between Indigenous peoples and European settlers.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Tomahawk" is said worldwide
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tomahawk
Transliteration: to-ma-hawk
"Le guerrier a lancé son tomahawk avec précision."
Tomahawk
Transliteration: to-ma-hawk
"Der Krieger warf seinen Tomahawk mit Geschick."
tomahawk
Transliteration: to-ma-hawk
"Il guerriero ha lanciato il suo tomahawk con precisione."
tomahawk
Transliteration: to-ma-hawk
"El guerrero lanzó su tomahawk con destreza."
tomahawk
Transliteration: to-ma-hawk
"O guerreiro lançou seu tomahawk com precisão."
टॉमहॉक
Transliteration: ṭomahauk
"योद्धा ने अपने टॉमहॉक को सटीकता से फेंका।"
战斧
Transliteration: zhànfǔ
"战士准确地投掷了他的战斧。"
톰호크
Transliteration: tomhokeu
"전사가 그의 톰호크를 정확하게 던졌다."
トマホーク
Transliteration: tomahōku
"戦士は彼のトマホークを正確に投げた。"
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