hews

[US]/hjuːz/
[UK]/hjuːz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to cut or chop with an axe, knife, etc.; to shape or form something by cutting; to clear a path or create a space

Phrases & Collocations

hews to

hews closely

hews away

hews back

hews forth

hews down

hews it

hews close

hews right

hews straight

Example Sentences

he hews wood for the fireplace every winter.

the sculptor hews stone to create beautiful statues.

she hews her own path in the competitive industry.

the carpenter hews beams for the new house.

he hews away the excess branches from the tree.

in ancient times, man hews tools from stones.

the artist hews his vision into reality.

they hew the ice blocks for the festival.

he hews a clear line between work and personal life.

she carefully hews the design into the wood.

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