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rough-hew

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To cut or shape something roughly without finishing or tidying the surface.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

hew roughly, without finishing the surface

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • rough-hew stone or timber

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: roughcast

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: hew, hew out

History

Etymology

From rough + hew.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: dégrossir — cut or shape something roughly
  • Italian: sbozzare — cut or shape something roughly
  • Italian: sgrossare — cut or shape something roughly
  • Italian: sgrezzare — cut or shape something roughly