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hew

[/hjuː/]
verb
cortar, talhar
1. to chop or shape something with an axe, pick, or similar tool
The woodcutter began to hew the log into planks.
O lenhador começou a talhar o tronco em pranchas.
2. to cut a path or way through something
They hewed their way through the dense forest.
Eles abriram caminho cortando pela densa floresta.
3. to shape or carve stone, wood, or metal
Ancient artisans hewed stone to create sculptures.
Artesãos antigos talhavam pedra para criar esculturas.
Synonyms
chopcutcarvechiselshape

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cortar, talhar
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
cortar, picar
similar to general Brazilian
São Paulo
talhar, esculpir
emphasis on artistic carving
Portugal
talhar, cinzelar
more formal and literary usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

hew to the line - follow a strict rule or principle
hew close to - stay faithful to or adhere to something
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