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A fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs
“The incredible house with its dazzling colors disappears again behind the hedge and the bushes, invisible to the outside world.”
A physical barrier that blocks or impedes progress
“Their eyes were focused on a copse of logwood trees, forming a hedge between the open ground and the taller trees behind.”
A way of protecting oneself against adverse circumstances, especially financial loss
“Diversifying your portfolio will provide a hedge against market volatility.”
(somewhat rare) A word or phrase used to avoid overprecise commitment
“In my data, there are more than ten salespersons that used this word as a hedge in their sales talks.”
A shrub or clump of shrubs with stems of moderate length
The act of evading or avoiding a clear and honest response
Spiny plant, often prickly, typically tangled, with relation to roses and blackberries
The process by which someone or an organization deals with a disruptive and unexpected event
A sum of money or something else of value gambled on the outcome of a risky proposition
To surround, with, or as if with, a hedge
“Commanding yew trees would hedge the large garden.”
To confine, with, or as if with, a hedge
“You are to hedge him in with thorns, put perimeters and boundaries around him, and make sure he does not escape.”
To obstruct, with, or as if with, a hedge
“Lollius Urbius drew another wall to hedge out incursions from the north.”
To avoid providing a clear answer or statement
“He seemed to hedge when asked about specific people whom the prosecution had obviously interviewed.”
To protect oneself, typically against financial loss
“In some countries, life funds may also invest in equities to achieve capital growth and also to hedge against inflation.”
To pause in indecision before doing something
To bet money or something else in a gamble
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