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HEW

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Hew.

How to pronounce hew:

Def 1 UK

Hew - as a verb

Make or shape as with an axe

Example: "Hew out a path in the rock"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hew out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
carve
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Strike with an axe; cut down, strike

Example: "Hew an oak"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
strike
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hew - as a noun

Hue; colour

Shape; form

Destruction by cutting down.

Example Sentences

"The carpenter hewed the logs to create a sturdy frame for the house."
"The sculptor hews the marble with great precision to bring out the beauty of the sculpture."
"The chef expertly hews the meat into perfect fillets."
"The lumberjack skillfully hews the trees into logs for firewood."
"The stone mason hewed the blocks of granite to construct a towering monument."
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Word Game Points

Is HEW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hew is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HEW has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is HEW a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hew is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HEW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is HEW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hew is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HEW has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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