hewed

Meanings

• Verb

  To shape or cut (something) carefully using a tool, especially a large ax or adze.

  - "The carpenter hewed the wood into planks."
  - "The sculptor hewed the statue from a block of marble."

• Verb

  To make (something) by shaping and cutting with tools.

  - "The blacksmith hewed the horseshoes."
  - "The potter hewed the clay."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hewed
heave , grieve , leave , believe

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Variants

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hew , hewed , hewer , hewers , hewing , hewn , hews , rough-hew , rough-hewed , rough-hewing , rough-hewn , rough-hews , hew to , hewed to , hewing to , hewn to , hews to

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Etymology

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Old English hēwan, from hēawan 'to cut, hew'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hewed' is also used in the Bible to describe the construction of the Temple.

2. The verb 'hew' is derived from the Old English word 'hēawan', which means 'to cut' or 'to hew'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chisel: A tool used for cutting and shaping hard materials, such as stone or wood.

2. Ax: A tool used for cutting down trees or splitting wood.

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Culture

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In literature, 'hewed' has been used to describe the laborious process of shaping and creating objects, as well as the physical and mental strength required for such tasks. In art, 'hewed' sculptures and artwork often emphasize the connection between the artist and the natural world.

How to Memorize "hewed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of carefully shaping and cutting wood or stone with a tool.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hewed' with the image of a carpenter shaping a piece of wood.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first three letters of the word 'hewed': H-E-W. This can stand for 'Hewn With Care' or 'Hands Engraving Wood'.

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