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to hew
01
to cut something by striking it with an axe or similar tool
02
to create or form an object by cutting or shaping a material like wood or stone
Example
The lumberjack skillfully hewed the massive tree with precise axe strikes.
The stone mason skillfully hewed the blocks to fit seamlessly in the construction.
In ancient times, people would hew logs to construct sturdy wooden structures.
In traditional carpentry, craftsmen would hew timber to construct durable structures.
The carpenter hewed a beautiful sculpture from a block of wood.
