Hew

Pronunciation: /hjuː/

Definitions of hew

verb to chop or cut something with an axe, sword, or other sharp tool

Example Sentences

A1 He hews wood to make furniture.

A2 The lumberjack hewed the tree into logs.

B1 The sculptor hewed a beautiful statue out of marble.

B2 The chef hewed the meat into perfect portions for the dish.

C1 The artisan hewed intricate designs into the metalwork.

C2 The master craftsman hewed the stone with precision and skill.

Examples of hew in a Sentence

formal The carpenter used a chisel to hew the wood into shape.

informal I watched the lumberjack hew down the tree with his axe.

slang He hewed through the crowd to get to the front of the line.

figurative She had to hew her own path in a male-dominated industry.

Grammatical Forms of hew

• past tense: hewed
• plural: hews
• comparative: more hewn
• superlative: most hewn
• present tense: hew
• future tense: will hew
• perfect tense: have hewn
• continuous tense: is hewing
• singular: hewer
• positive degree: hew
• infinitive: to hew
• gerund: hewing
• participle: hewn

Origin and Evolution of hew

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'hew' originated from Old English 'hēawan' which meant to strike, chop, or cut.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'hew' has evolved to also include shaping or forming something by cutting or chopping, as well as metaphorical uses such as adhering to a principle or belief.