Definitions

1. noun

A person whose occupation is to cut down trees with an axe, typically for fuel or timber.

“The hewer was skilled at felling trees and splitting them into manageable logs.”

2. noun

A person or thing that hews something, especially a tool or machine used for cutting or shaping wood.

“The hewer was an essential tool in the woodworker’s workshop.”

3. noun

A person who hews stones, especially in the production of monuments, buildings, or other structures.

“The hewer was responsible for quarrying the stone for the new cathedral.”