What is another word for rough-hewing?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈʌfhjˈuːɪŋ] (IPA) 
Rough-hewing is a woodworking process where wood is shaped and sized using axes, hammers, and chisels. Synonyms for this process include hewing, shaping, carving, whittling, rough-cutting, and rough-shaping. All of these synonyms imply the creation of a basic and rough shape or form from raw materials. The rough-hewing process is typically done before more precise finishing work, such as sanding or smoothing, is completed. Other synonyms that are related to rough-hewing include timber-framing, sawing, and planing, which are also woodworking processes that involve manipulating raw wood to create desired shapes or forms. Ultimately, all of these words refer to the art of shaping and working with wood, which has been a human endeavor for thousands of years.
