Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hew
verb
/hjuː/
Definition
To cut something, especially wood, with a tool such as an axe.
Examples
- He decided to hew a sturdy table from the massive oak tree.
- The stone mason hewed the marble into a beautiful statue.
- With great effort, they began to hew their way through the dense forest.
Meaning
Hew generally refers to the act of shaping or cutting a material, particularly in woodworking or stonework.
Synonyms
- chop
- carve
- cut
- hack
- shape
