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Vocabulary Entry
hewn
|verb • adjective
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verb
To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, into a desired shape or form.
Example Sentences
"He hewn the timber to create a sturdy foundation for the house."
"The sculptor hewn the marble to form a beautiful statue."
"They hewn the logs to build a rustic cabin in the woods."
A
adjective
Having been cut or shaped, especially from a larger piece of material.
Example Sentences
"The hewn stones were used to construct the ancient wall."
"Her hewn features gave her a rugged, natural beauty."
"They admired the hewn beams that supported the ceiling of the barn."