লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
hew
The physical sense of this word evokes a feeling of heavy, rhythmic labor and raw force. It is distinct from "cut" or "slice" because it implies the use of a heavy instrument, such as an axe or chisel, to remove large chunks of material. This creates an image of rugged craftsmanship or primitive construction.
When used in the intransitive sense, the word shifts to a highly formal or literary register. It describes a rigid, unwavering commitment to a set of rules or a specific ideology. In this context, it suggests a disciplined adherence that is almost mechanical or traditional, often contrasting with flexibility or innovation.
Meanings
Examples
The lumberjack began to hew the fallen cedar into usable beams.
I must hew to the company guidelines if I want a promotion.
The ancient sculptor hewed a magnificent lion from a single block of marble.
Just hew the logs into smaller pieces for the campfire.
He decided to hew to the traditional methods of painting despite the critics.
The dwarf hewed a sturdy throne from the living rock of the mountain.
Why do you always hew to the letter of the law instead of showing mercy?
They had to hew a path through the dense underbrush to reach the village.