Hewn Definition & Meaning

hewn
adjective
  1. cut or shaped with hard blows of a heavy cutting instrument like an ax or chisel; "a house built of hewn logs"; "rough-hewn stone"; "a path hewn through the underbrush"

"Hewn" in song lyrics

See how hewn is used in real songs:

  • "ruff hewn"
    AOL — AOL
  • "american 20hewn"
    AOL — AOL
  • "vaughn-bassett american hewn"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "hewn"

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