Hew

Portuguese Meaning

decepar

talhar

cortar

derrubar

desbastar

English Meaning

  1. To make or shape with or as if with an ax: hew a path through the underbrush.
  2. To cut down with an ax; fell: hew an oak.
  3. To strike or cut; cleave.
  4. To cut something by repeated blows, as of an ax.
  5. To adhere or conform strictly; hold: hew to the line.