Definitions

1. noun

a deep valley or a hollow in a hill

“The hikers navigated through the steep howe to reach the top of the mountain.”

2. noun

a Scottish or Irish crag or rock outcrop

“The ancient standing stone stood atop the windswept howe in the Irish countryside.”

3. noun

a tool used for shaping and sharpening

“The blacksmith used his howe to sharpen the blade of the sword.”

4. verb

to cut or shape something using a howe or similar tool

“The craftsman learned to hoe the wood to create intricate carvings.”

5. verb

to clear or remove something from a surface

“The gardener had to hoe the weeds from the garden bed.”