Synonyms for

Hew

Verb / hju: / Another word for hew — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To cut or chop something with an axe, knife, or other sharp tool.

Synonyms & similar words

hewout chop cut hack slash whittle carve trim shape sculpt cleave clip crop lop pare prune saw shear split truncate adze

Example sentences

  1. He hewed the logs into shape for the cabin.
  2. The sculptor hewed the marble with a chisel.
  3. The carpenter hewed the wood into a table.
  4. He hewed the ice with a pickaxe.
  5. The butcher hewed the meat with a cleaver.

Quotes

  • By hewing down the tree, we may endanger the fruit.
  • He who would hew a door to the tree must first strike the trunk.
  • You cannot hew your way to the golden city with blunt tools.

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