Visual meaning of 'hewed'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of hewed: To chop away at; to whittle down; to mow down.

verb

To chop away at; to whittle down; to mow down.

"The sculptor hewed the block of marble to create a beautiful statue. "

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Visual illustration of hewed: To shape; to form.

verb

To shape; to form.

"One of the most widely used typefaces in the world was hewn by the English printer and typographer John Baskerville."

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Visual illustration of hewed: To act according to, to conform to; usually construed with to.

verb

To act according to, to conform to; usually construed with to.

"She hewed to the company's strict dress code. "