Hewn

/hjuːn/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past participle of hew, meaning to chop or cut (something, especially wood) with an axe, pick, or other tool.

The logs were hewn from the forest to build the cabin.

To shape or carve (something) from a material by cutting, chipping, or chopping.

The statue was hewn from solid marble, showcasing incredible craftsmanship.

To form or create something by cutting or shaping it out of a material.

They hewn a pathway through the dense underbrush.

To be shaped or made in a specific way.

The walls of the ancient castle were hewn to fit perfectly together without mortar.

To cut or carve something in a rough or unfinished manner.

The timber was hewn but still required sanding and finishing.

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

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.

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.