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English verb: hew

1. hew (contact) make or shape as with an axe


SamplesHew out a path in the rock.


Synonymshew out


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)carve


Narrower (hyponym)rough-hew, roughcast

2. hew (contact) strike with an axe; cut down, strike


SamplesHew an oak.


ExamplesThey hew the trees


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)strike


Narrower (hyponym)snag









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