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hewing

/hjuːɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does hewing mean?

verb

To cut or shape something, especially wood, with a saw or axe. To follow or conform closely to a particular standard or model.

Example

"The carpenter spent hours hewing the wooden beam to fit the precise specifications."

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