tomahawk
noun/ˈtɑməhɔk/
Frequency rank: #14,551 most common English word
Meaning
A light axe traditionally used as a tool or weapon by some Native American peoples.
Example sentence
The warrior raised his tomahawk above his head before throwing it at the target.
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