HEWS is an acronym for 'HEWING', which is a traditional woodworking technique used to shape and form wooden objects by carving. HEWING is done with a tool such as an axe, adze, or chisel, and involves striking the wood in a specific pattern to create the desired shape. The term FORMS BY CARVING is often used to describe this type of woodworking, as it involves shaping the wood into a particular form by carving away excess material.