Meaning of the word hew in English

What does hew mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hew

US /hjuː/
UK /hjuː/

Verb

1.

to cut a large piece out of rock, stone, or another hard material in a rough way:

Example:
The monument was hewn out of the side of a mountain.
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