Definition of Hew

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Definition of Hew

Hew

To cut with an ax; to fell with a sharp instrument; -- often with down, or off.

To form or shape with a sharp instrument; to cut; hence, to form laboriously; -- often with out; as, to hew out a sepulcher.

To cut in pieces; to chop; to hack.

Destruction by cutting down.

Hue; color.

Shape; form.

Related Definitions:

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Hew Translations

hew in French is ouvrer
hew in German is hauen, hauen, bearbeiten
hew in Italian is lavorare
hew in Norwegian is hogge
hew in Spanish is laborar
hew in Swedish is hugga, tillyxa

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