hewing

• IPA^(key): /ˈhjuːɪŋ/

hewing

1. present participle and gerund of hew

hewing (plural hewings)

1. The act of one who hews or chops.
   • 2010, Stephen Smith, Underground London: Travels Beneath the City Streets:

     Hadley [the sculptor] could afford to let his hewings be rough where the monarchical extremities were concerned, as these were to be covered by the raiment of state.

• whinge