hewer

Meanings

• noun

  A person who cuts or shapes wood, stone, or other materials using hand tools.

  - "The hewer shaped the statue from a block of marble."
  - "The hewer worked in the forest, cutting down trees and shaping them into beams."

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Variants

List of all variants of hewer that leads to same result
hew , hewed , hewer , hewers , hewing , hewn , hews

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Etymology

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Old English hēawian, from hēaw 'to hew'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hewer' is also used in the Bible to refer to people who shaped and prepared the stones for the construction of the Temple.

2. In medieval Europe, hewers were often part of guilds and had specific roles and responsibilities within their communities.

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Related Concepts

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1. mason: A hewer who specializes in working with stone.

2. woodworker: A hewer who specializes in working with wood.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'hewer' has been used to refer to laborers or craftsmen. In art, sculptures of hewers have been created to represent the human struggle and connection to nature.

How to Memorize "hewer"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person using hand tools to shape wood or stone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hewer' with the image of a craftsman working in a workshop.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'hewer' comes from the Old English word 'hēawian', which means 'to hew'.

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