hand-hewn

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Adjective hand-hewn has 1 sense

hewn, hand-hewn - 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"
Antonyms: uncut, rough (indirect, via cut)

Definitions from the Web

Hand-hewn

Definition:

Hand-hewn, an adjective, refers to something that has been skillfully shaped or formed by hand, typically using tools such as axes or chisels.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Describing wood or timber that has been shaped by hand and not by machine.

Example: The hand-hewn logs used in the cabin's construction gave it a rustic and authentic feel.

Sense 2:

Referring to something that has been or appears to be made by hand.

Example: The exquisite hand-hewn pottery showcased the artist's talent and attention to detail.

Usage:

- The term "hand-hewn" is commonly used in the context of craftsmanship and traditional building techniques.

- It can also be used to describe artisanal products created using traditional methods.

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