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rough-hew
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Princeton's WordNet
rough-hew, roughcastverb
hew roughly, without finishing the surface
"rough-hew stone or timber"
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rough-hewverb
To cut or shape something roughly without finishing or tidying the surface.
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rough-hew
Rough-hew is a verb that originally refers to the process of shaping wood or stone using crude, preliminary cuts, without any detail or finishing touches. In a general sense, it means to shape or form something in a rough, initial, or preliminary way, often leaving the finer details to be done later. It also relates to dealing with things or making decisions in a rough or hasty manner without considering the finer details.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of rough-hew in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of rough-hew in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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