1610s, tamahaac, from Virginia Algonquian (probably Powhatan) tamahaac "a hatchet, what is used in cutting," from tamaham "he cuts." Cognate with Mohegan tummahegan, Delaware tamoihecan, Micmac tumeegun.
权威例句
1. The tomahawk was important to the American Indian.
战斧对美洲印第安人极为重要.
2. A Tomahawk flew into the sky, heading north towards Baghdad.
战斧式巡航导弹腾空而起,向北朝巴格达飞去.
3. Cost of a single Tomahawk cruise Missile : $ 900, 000.