hewing Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈhjuːɪŋ/
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Hewing as a Verb
1
present participle and gerund of hew
2
To chop away at; to whittle down; to mow down.
3
To shape; to form.
One of the most widely used typefaces in the world was hewn by the English printer and typographer John Baskerville.
4
To act according to, to conform to; usually construed with to.
Hewing as a Noun
1
The act of one who hews or chops.
Hewing in a Sentence
One of the most widely used typefaces in the world was hewn by the English printer and typographer John Baskerville.
Word Forms & Grammar
hewing
hewing (plural hewings)
Words That Rhyme With Hewing
Hewing: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhjuːɪŋ/ |
| Meaning | present participle and gerund of hew |
| Plural | hewings |