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roughhewing

/ˈrʌfˌhjuɪŋ/
verb
  1. Present participle of roughhew: the act of shaping or cutting something roughly.
    • Roughhewing the wood takes less time than fine carving.
    • He spent the morning roughhewing the logs for the cabin.
    • The mason is roughhewing the granite for the fireplace.
noun
  1. The process or result of shaping something roughly.
    • The roughhewing of the beams was done with an adze.
    • The roughhewing of the stone was completed by noon.
    • Her roughhewing gave the sculpture a bold, primitive look.
Synonyms
shapingcarving
Antonyms
finishing
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