How to Use tomahawk in a Sentence

tomahawk

noun
  • The team still allows fans to do a cheer called the tomahawk chop.
    — Kevin Dotson, CNN, 26 July 2021
  • Call ahead to inquire about the off-menu tomahawk steak.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • The arm above the seal would be wielding a tomahawk instead of a sword.
    — Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
  • But his tomahawk steak nights place this truck squarely in Texas.
    — Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
  • From behind home plate, there arose that racist chant from fans doing the tomahawk chop.
    — Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2021
  • The Chiefs’ fans are great, but their tomahawk-chop thing is simply creepy.
    — Scott Ostler, SFChronicle.com, 3 Feb. 2020
  • The tomahawk has changed hands several times over the decades.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 6 July 2021
  • The Braves often leave a foam tomahawk on the seats for fans during home games.
    — Amanda Jackson, CNN, 9 Oct. 2019
  • That has been dropped with the main logo showing the name Braves above a tomahawk.
    — Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 27 Oct. 2021
  • Ian saves Jamie once or twice with a tomahawk because that's what Ian does.
    — Lincee Ray, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2023
  • There are also firing and archery ranges, a tomahawk throw and slingshot gallery.
    — Liz Moyer, New York Times, 15 June 2017
  • Watermark's surf-and-turf options range from salmon to sautéed perch to lamb chops and a tomahawk pork chop.
    — Sue Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 June 2021
  • How about a tomahawk steak cut from the ranch’s own cattle and cornbread made from the chef’s grandma’s recipe.
    — The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
  • The tomahawk steak alone could run a table up to $1,000.
    — Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
  • On his first dunk, Green took the ball behind his back with his left hand, then threw down a tomahawk dunk with his right.
    — Matt Young, Chron, 18 Feb. 2022
  • Alen Smailagic took a giant stride into the key and brought the ball back for a tomahawk dunk.
    — Connor Letourneau, SFChronicle.com, 24 June 2020
  • Don’t miss its Brandt beef tomahawk steak for two and the George burger à la flottant.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The restaurant will still offer large dry-age tomahawk rib-eye steaks worth well over $100.
    — Anthony Clark Carpio, latimes.com, 2 May 2018
  • The school changed its use of a headdress and dancing at games and removed a peace pipe and a tomahawk from the school's symbol.
    — Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, 31 Jan. 2018
  • For example, there are only 14 ribs on a steer, so when the tomahawks are gone, the menu changes.
    — Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Love had a tomahawk dunk after nearly losing the ball, followed with a long 3.
    — John Marshall, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2024
  • And the tomahawk chop and chant that just broke out is yet another good indication.
    — Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2020
  • Menu items will include rib-eye, tomahawk and porterhouse steaks grilled over wood, plus steak tartare, crab gnocchi and shrimp cocktail.
    — Hadley Tomicki, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2019
  • Seminoles fans tomahawk-chopped their way throughout much of the second half before having to hold their breath at the close.
    — Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2022
  • Lunch and dinner feature a three-course menu with a 35-ounce prime tomahawk chop ($90).
    — Anna Muckerman, baltimoresun.com, 11 June 2018
  • The dish features a 55-ounce Australian wagyu tomahawk steak.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Edwards followed with a tomahawk dunk after blowing by Powell at the top of the key.
    — oregonlive, 12 Apr. 2022
  • Maple & Ash has a list of beef dishes like filet mignon, a tomahawk, the Eisenhower and steak frites.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 15 June 2021
  • The tomahawk chop first made its appearance at Braves games in late 1991.
    — Steve Gardner, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2021
  • In addition to the short rib tomahawk plate, diners can choose from chicken katsu and sablefish.
    — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025

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