tomahawk

mastery
UK /ˈtɒm.ə.hɔːk/ US /ˈtɑ.mə.hɔk/nounnameverb

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Which meaning of 'tomahawk' best matches the usage in the sentence?

In a moment the savage wretches dashed at him, and 'tomahawked' the unfortunate man, who fell backwards into his cabin.