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   hedge

   /hɛdʒ/

   noun

   • 1. a fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs: "a privet hedge" Similar hedgerowrow of bushesfencewindbreakbarrierbarricadeboundaryquickset
   • 2. a way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances: "index-linked gilts are a useful hedge against inflation" Similar safeguardprotectionshieldscreenguardbuffercushioncoverinsurancesecurityprovisioninsurance cover
   • 3. a word or phrase used to avoid overprecise commitment, for example etc., often, or sometimes. Similar equivocationevasionfudgequibblequalificationqualifying expressiontemporizinguncertaintyprevaricationvaguenessOpposite absolutecertainty

   verb

   • 1. surround with a hedge: "a garden hedged with yew" Similar surroundencloseencirclecircleringborderedgeboundliterary:girdgirdleengird
   • ▪ enclose something: "the cathedral is closely hedged in by other buildings"
   • 2. limit or qualify (something) by conditions or exceptions: "they hedged their story about with provisos" Similar confinerestrictlimithinderobstructimpedeconstraintraphem inshut inclosekeep within bounds
   • ▪ avoid making a definite statement or commitment: "he hedged at every new question"
   • 3. protect oneself against loss on (a bet or investment) by making balancing or compensating transactions: "the company hedged its investment position on the futures market" Similar safeguardprotectshieldguardcushioncoverinsuretake out insurancetake out insurance coverOpposite expose to risk

   Word Origin Old Englishhegg, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch heg and German Hecke.

   Derivatives

   • 1. hedger noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHEDGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   HEDGE definition: 1. a line of bushes or small trees planted very close together, especially along the edge of a…. Learn more.

3. www.investopedia.com › terms › hHedge Definition and How It Works in Investing - Investopedia

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   Jun 23, 2024 · Hedge: A hedge is an investment to reduce the risk of adverse price movements in an asset. Normally, a hedge consists of taking an offsetting position in a related security, such as a futures ...

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hedgeHedge Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   hedge: [noun] a fence or boundary formed by a dense row of shrubs or low trees. barrier, limit.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › hedgeHEDGE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Hedge definition: a row of bushes or small trees planted close together, especially when forming a fence or boundary; hedgerow. See examples of HEDGE used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHEDGE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   HEDGE meaning: 1. a line of bushes or small trees planted very close together, especially along the edge of a…. Learn more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHEDGE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   11 meanings: 1. a row of shrubs, bushes, or trees forming a boundary to a field, garden, etc 2. a barrier or protection against.... Click for more definitions.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › hedgeHedge - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A hedge is a living fence made of closely planted bushes, which, as they grow and get trimmed and shaped, form a wall of green.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhedge noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of hedge noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › hedgeHedge - definition of hedge by The Free Dictionary

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    n. 1. A row of closely planted shrubs or low-growing trees forming a fence or boundary. 2. A line of people or objects forming a barrier: a hedge of spectators along the sidewalk. 3. a. A means of protection or defense, especially against financial loss: a hedge against inflation. b.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishHEDGE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    HEDGE definition: 1. a row of bushes growing close together, often used to divide land into separate areas 2. to…. Learn more.