1. chops or cuts with an ax, pick, or other tool
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘hew’
2. shapes or forms by cutting or chopping
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘hew’
3. conforms or adheres closely to something
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘hew’; usually used with ‘to’

Examples

• The lumberjack hews the fallen tree into manageable pieces.
• She hews stone blocks for the new building foundation.
• The sculptor hews the marble into a beautiful statue.
• He hews closely to traditional methods in his work.
• The politician hews to the party line on most issues.
• The carpenter hews timber for the cabin frame.
• She always hews to her principles, no matter the pressure.