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" On the first season of our show, I commissioned a Native American artist to make up, 'cause I'm known for the tomahawk, besides the hair and the leather outfit and the whole thing."
Joe Lando

Meaning of "tomahawk" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TOMAHAWK

From Virginia Algonquian tamahaac.
Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF TOMAHAWK

ˈtɒməˌhɔːk


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TOMAHAWK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Tomahawk is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TOMAHAWK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Tomahawk

Tomahawk usually refers to: ▪ Tomahawk, a type of axe made and used by Native Americans ▪ Tomahawk, a cruise missile built in the United States It may also mean...

Definition of tomahawk in the English dictionary

The definition of tomahawk in the dictionary is a fighting axe, with a stone or later an iron head, used by the North American Indians.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TOMAHAWK

ballhawk · dorhawk · goshawk · hawk · Hawke · mohawk · mollyhawk · newshawk · nighthawk · seahawk · sparrowhawk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TOMAHAWK

tom-tom · tom-tommed · tom-tomming · Tom, Dick and Jerry · Tom, Dick, and Harry · Tom, Dick, or Harry · tomalley · toman · tomatillo · tomato · tomato juice · tomato ketchup · tomato paste · tomato plant · tomato sauce · tomato soup · tomatoey

WORDS THAT END LIKE TOMAHAWK

bush-hawk · chawk · Cooper´s hawk · duck hawk · eagle-hawk · fish hawk · marsh hawk · mosquito hawk · passage hawk · passager hawk · pigeon hawk · privet hawk · sparrow hawk

Synonyms and antonyms of tomahawk in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «tomahawk» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TOMAHAWK

Find out the translation of tomahawk to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of tomahawk from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «tomahawk» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

战斧
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

tomahawk
570 millions of speakers
en

English

tomahawk
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

TOMAHAWK
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

توماهوك
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

томагавк
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

tomahawk
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

যুদ্ধকুঠার
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

tomahawk
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Tomahawk
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Tomahawk
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

トマホーク
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

토마 호크
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Tomahawk
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

rìu nhỏ của người da đỏ
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

கோடாரி
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

टॉमहॉक
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

savaş baltası
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

tomahawk
65 millions of speakers
pl

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tomahawk
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

томагавк
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

Tomahawk
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

tomahawk
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tomahawk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tomahawk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tomahawk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of tomahawk

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TOMAHAWK»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of tomahawk
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about tomahawk

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2 QUOTES WITH «TOMAHAWK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word tomahawk.
1
Joe Lando
On the first season of our show, I commissioned a Native American artist to make up, 'cause I'm known for the tomahawk, besides the hair and the leather outfit and the whole thing.
2
Zebulon Pike
Smoke the pipe of peace, bury the tomahawk, and become one nation.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TOMAHAWK»

Discover the use of tomahawk in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to tomahawk and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Tomahawk: A Dan Lenson Novel
HIGH. PRAISE. FOR. DAVID. POYER. TOMAHAWK. "An absorbing narrative that whips along at the author's usual firecracker pace . . . TOMAHAWK is very much a book of today." — Norfolk Virginian-Pilot "Sharp-edged ... [a] tense tale.
David Poyer, 2007
2
Tomahawk and Musket - French and Indian Raids in the Ohio ...
This book tells the complete story of these ambitious raids and counter-raids, giving in-depth detail on the forces, terrain, and tactics.
Rene Chartrand, 2012
3
Traditional Tomahawk Making Secrets
There are fewer cool edged weapons on the planet, says author Joe Szilaski, a regular contributor to BLADE® Magazine and an accomplished knife and tomahawk maker.
Joe Kertzman, 2012
4
With Musket and Tomahawk: The Saratoga Campaign and the ...
Underneath the umbrella of the Saratoga campaign, countless battles and skirmishes were waged from the borders of Canada southward to Ticonderoga, Bennington, and the approaches to Albany.
Michael O. Logusz, 2010
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Knife & Tomahawk Throwing: The Art of the Experts
In addition, this book will clearly show you the skills involved in knife and tomahawk throwing-skills all the professionals first mastered before attempting the daring feats required when performing the "impalement arts.
Harry K. McEvoy, 1988
6
Tomahawk and Kittyhawk Aces of the RAF and Commonwealth
Beretter om engelske piloter (Esser), der fløj Tomahawk (P-40) og Kittyhawk (P-40D) under 2. verdenskrig
Andrew Thomas, Tony Holmes, 2002
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The Fighting Tomahawk
The 2004 book The Fighting Tomahawk revolutionized modern study of the combat use of the American tomahawk. Now, author Dwight McLemore presents an expanded course in every aspect of this formidable, iconic weapon.
Dwight C. McLemore, 2010
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Black Robe and Tomahawk: The Life and Travels of Father ...
In the 1950s, Himalayan trekking was relatively unheard of.
George Bishop, 2003
9
The Spike Tomahawk
Join Jack Vargo as he explores a popular tool and weapon in Colonial North America in The Spike Tomahawk. This book discusses the origin, methods of manufacture, distribution and importance of a tool and weapon during the colonial period.
Jack Vargo, 2013
10
Modelling the P-40: Hawk 81, Tomahawk, Warhawk and Kittyhawk
Modellers are well served with P-40 variants from major manufacturers and after-market companies, and this book helps make the most of the products available.
Brett Green, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TOMAHAWK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term tomahawk is used in the context of the following news items.
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Fiat-Chrysler's SRT Tomahawk concept previews the supercar of 2035
Fiat-Chrysler has introduced a digital concept dubbed SRT Tomahawk Vision Gran Turismo. Designed by SRT exclusively for Gran Turismo 6, the Tomahawk ... «Digital Trends, Jun 15»
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Fiat Chrysler develops SRT concept for Gran Turismo
The SRT Tomahawk Vision Gran Turismo, which FCA US released video and teaser images of Friday, is a single-seat hybrid powertrain concept vehicle that ... «The Detroit News, May 15»
3
Raytheon testing new target seeker for Tomahawk missiles
TUCSON, April 15 (UPI) -- Raytheon plans to test a multi-mode seeker for Tomahawk Block IV cruise missiles to show it can enable the missile to hit moving land ... «UPI.com, Apr 15»
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Poland To Launch Sub Tender, Eyes Tomahawks
WARSAW — Poland's Ministry of Defense is planning to launch a much-awaited tender to acquire new submarines in the fourth quarter of 2015, according to ... «DefenseNews.com, Mar 15»
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Watch Tomahawk missile punch through shipping container with …
An incredible video shows the devastating precision and jaw-dropping power of a Tomahawk cruise missile as it punches through a shipping container on a ship ... «Mirror.co.uk, Feb 15»
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Footage of Tomahawk missile punching a hole through a ship
A Tomahawk missile managed to punch a hole all the way through a moving ship, paving the way for the US Navy to improve its use of long range weapons on ... «Daily Mail, Feb 15»
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Pregnant woman who was attacked with a TOMAHAWK dies in …
A pregnant woman has died after reportedly being bludgeoned with a tomahawk in an alleged domestic incident on the Gold Coast. The 35-year-old woman, ... «Daily Mail, Feb 15»
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Woman Killed in Snowmobile Crash in Tomahawk
Emergency crews that responded included Lincoln County EMS, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Tomahawk Police Department and Tomahawk Fire ... «WSAW, Dec 14»
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Obama Wants to Stop Tomahawk Missiles in 2016. But the Navy Is …
President Obama ordered the launch of 47 Tomahawk cruise missiles last Monday night from the USS Philippine Sea and USS Arleigh Burke, all aimed at ... «Daily Signal, Sep 14»
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Broadcom Fights Off Ethernet Rivals With Tomahawk Chips
To address these issues, Broadcom has created a new Ethernet ASIC, nicknamed “Tomahawk” and to be sold under the StrataXGS brand. (Broadcom likes to ... «EnterpriseTech, Sep 14»
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