What does HEWED mean?

hewed

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: To chop or cut something with an axe, sword, or other sharp instrument.

Pronunciations: US: /hjuːd/; UK: /hjuːd/

Origin and Usage: Hewed is the past tense of hew, which comes from the Old English word hēawan. It has been used in English since the 14th century and is commonly used in literature and everyday speech.

Synonyms: chop, hack, cut, cleave, carve

Related Words: carve, chop, cleat, clefs, clews

Example Sentences:

• He hewed the log into shape with his axe.
• The stone was hewed from the quarry.
• She hewed her way through the dense jungle with her machete.
• The sculptor hewed the marble into a beautiful statue.
• They hewed a path through the snow to reach the cabin.