1. (v. t.) To cut with an ax; to fell with a sharp instrument; -- often with down, or off.
2. (v. t.) To form or shape with a sharp instrument; to cut; hence, to form laboriously; -- often with out; as, to hew out a sepulcher.
3. (v. t.) To cut in pieces; to chop; to hack.
4. (n.) Destruction by cutting down.
5. (n.) Hue; color.
6. (n.) Shape; form.
Thesaurus Entries
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