hew

verbs

make or shape as with an axe

"hew out a path in the rock"

hew, hew out

is derived from

strike with an axe; cut down, strike

"hew an oak"

hew

is derived from

see also

is a type of (narrower)

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

"The teacher struck the child"; "the opponent refused to strike"; "The boxer struck the attacker dead"