hedge

B2
Pronunciation
/hɛdʒ/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A thicket of bushes or other shrubbery, especially one planted as a fence between two portions of land, or to separate the parts of a garden.

Example Sentences
  • He trims the hedge once a week.
2 Definition

A barrier (often consisting of a line of persons or objects) to protect someone or something from harm.

3 Definition

A mound of earth, stone- or turf-faced, often topped with bushes, used as a fence between any two portions of land.

4 Definition

A non-committal or intentionally ambiguous statement.

5 Definition

Contract or arrangement reducing one's exposure to risk (for example the risk of price movements or interest rate movements).

Example Sentences
  • A hedge is an investment position intended to offset potential losses/gains that may be incurred by a companion investment. In simple language, a hedge is used to reduce any substantial losses/gains suffered by an individual or an organization.
6 Definition

(noun adjunct) Used attributively, with figurative indication of a person's upbringing, or professional activities, taking place by the side of the road; third-rate.

Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To enclose with a hedge or hedges.

Example Sentences
  • to hedge a field or garden
2 Definition

To obstruct or surround.

3 Definition

To offset the risk associated with.

4 Definition

To avoid verbal commitment.

Example Sentences
  • He carefully hedged his statements with weasel words.
5 Definition

To construct or repair a hedge.

6 Definition

To reduce one's exposure to risk.