What is another word for hew out?
Pronunciation: [hjˈuː ˈa͡ʊt] (IPA) 
Hew out is a phrasal verb that means to cut or carve something out of a larger object. Some synonyms for hew out include carve, sculpt, chisel, fashion, shape, and cut. Carve commonly refers to cutting wood or stone to create a decorative item while sculpt is the artful manipulation of materials such as clay, metal, or marble to create a three-dimensional form. Chisel is a more forceful action to cut or shape a material, while fashion and shape describe the process of creating something out of a raw material. Cut is a general term that can encompass any process of removing material to create a desired form.
