Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hewn
verb (past participle of hew)
/hjuːn/
Definition
Hewn refers to something that has been shaped or cut, typically from a larger mass, using tools like axes or saws.
Examples
- The craftsmen hewn the logs into precise beams for the cabin.
- Ancient statues were often hewn from solid rock, a testament to the skill of the sculptors.
- After hours of work, the workers had hewn the foundation for the new building.
Meaning
The term is often used to describe wood or stone that has been manually worked to create an object or surface.
Synonyms
- carved
- shaped
- cut
- fashioned
- chiseled
