Meaning & Definition of word "Hewn"

Hewn

/hjuːn/

verb:

  • 1. Past participle of hew, meaning to chop or cut (something, especially wood) with an axe, pick, or other tool.
    • Example: The logs were hewn from the forest to build the cabin.
  • 2. To shape or carve (something) from a material by cutting, chipping, or chopping.
    • Example: The statue was hewn from solid marble, showcasing incredible craftsmanship.
  • 3. To form or create something by cutting or shaping it out of a material.
    • Example: They hewn a pathway through the dense underbrush.
  • 4. To be shaped or made in a specific way.
    • Example: The walls of the ancient castle were hewn to fit perfectly together without mortar.
  • 5. To cut or carve something in a rough or unfinished manner.
    • Example: The timber was hewn but still required sanding and finishing.

Etymology

Middle English, past participle of hew, from Old English hywian.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hewn stone:

A stone that has been shaped or carved out of a larger rock.

hewn timber:

Wood that has been cut and shaped for construction.

hewn from the earth:

Substance or material that has been extracted and shaped from nature.

Related Words

hew:

To cut or chop something (especially wood) with an axe, pick, or other tool.

hewing:

The process of cutting or shaping material.

hewer:

A person who cuts or shapes materials such as stone or wood.

Slang Meanings of hewn