roughhew Meaning, Definition & Usage

Rough"hew` transitive verb

Definitions

1. To hew coarsely, without smoothing; as, to roughhew timber.
2. To give the first form or shape to; to form rudely; to shape appromaxitely and rudely; to roughcast.

   There's a divinity that shapes our ends, Roughhew them how we will. Shak.