HEWN | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word HEWN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of HEWN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Hew

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

Old English hēawan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch houwen and German hauen

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: hjuː
Dialects: British English
Definition:

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

Short Definition:

chop something

Examples:
  • master carpenters would hew the logs with an axe
  • he had hewn down the famous elm tree

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