Synonyms for

Hewn

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

Definition

Hewn means to cut or shape something with a tool, usually an ax.

Synonyms & similar words

handhewn hew hewout chopped cut carved shaped hacked cleaved sliced molded sculpted fashioned whittled trimmed split divided hatched crafted formed made fabricated constructed

Example sentences

  1. The lumberjack hewed the tree with his ax.
  2. The stonecutter hewed the rock into a statue.
  3. The blacksmith hewed the metal into a sword.
  4. The chef hewed the meat into thin slices.
  5. The sculptor hewed the clay into a figure.

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