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Term: Rough-Hew

Description:

The term "rough-hew" refers to the act of shaping or cutting something, usually wood or stone, in a crude or unfinished manner, without fine or detailed workmanship.

Part of Speech:

Verb

Sense 1:

To cut or shape roughly, without refinement or precision.

Example sentence: The carpenter used a heavy chisel to rough-hew the wooden plank into a basic shape.

Sense 2:

To create or develop something in an unfinished or initial form.

Example sentence: The writer decided to rough-hew the first draft of his novel, knowing that it would require extensive revisions.

Sense 3:

To construct or build something hastily, without paying attention to the finer details.

Example sentence: Due to time constraints, the contractor had to rough-hew the stone wall, leaving it with a rustic and unfinished appearance.

Related Products:

• Chisels
• Wood Planks
• Stone Cutting Tools