hew 
/ˈhju:/ verb
hews; hewed; hewed or hewn /ˈhju:/ verb /ˈhju:n/; hew·ing [+ obj] : to shape (something) by cutting with a sharp tool (such as an ax)
▪ They hewed logs to build a cabin. ▪ The walls are built of stones hewn by skilled craftsmen. ▪ roughly hewn logs — sometimes used figuratively ▪ Settlers hewed a town from the wilderness. ▪ His father hewed a fortune from the railroads. — see also rough-hewn
▪ They hewed logs to build a cabin. ▪ The walls are built of stones hewn by skilled craftsmen. ▪ roughly hewn logs — sometimes used figuratively ▪ Settlers hewed a town from the wilderness. ▪ His father hewed a fortune from the railroads. — see also rough-hewn
hew to [phrasal verb]
hew to (something) US : to follow or obey (something)
▪ Everyone must hew to the rules/standards. ▪ He is a politician who has always hewed [=adhered] closely to the party line.
▪ Everyone must hew to the rules/standards. ▪ He is a politician who has always hewed [=adhered] closely to the party line.
