Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index R rough-hew: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: rough-hew Pronunciation: (ruf'hy'), [key] — -hewed, -hewed -hewn, -hew•ing. to hew (timber, stone, etc.) roughly or without smoothing or finishing. to shape roughly; give crude form to. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: rough-hew (Thesaurus) rough fish roughhouse TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: insipid Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language