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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hewn

/hɛvn/ verb · British & US
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What does hewn mean?

verb

Past participle of 'hew', meaning cut or shaped with a heavy blow, typically with an axe. Often used to describe something that has been cut or shaped in a rough or uneven way.

Example

"The tree trunk had been hewn from the forest, its surface rough and weathered."

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