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Hedge

hɛdʒ

Hedge definitions
noun
hedge hedges
  1. a fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs

    "a privet hedge"

    hedgerow row of bushes fence
  2. a way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances

    "index-linked gilts are a useful hedge against inflation"

    safeguard protection shield screen guard buffer cushion
  3. a word or phrase used to avoid overprecise commitment, for example etc., often, or sometimes
    equivocation evasion fudge quibble qualification qualifying expression
verb
hedge hedged hedges hedging
  1. surround with a hedge

    "a garden hedged with yew"

    surround enclose encircle circle ring border edge bound
    • 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"

    confine restrict limit hinder obstruct impede constrain trap
    • 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"

    safeguard protect shield guard cushion cover insure take out insurance