hedge
Definition
- n. a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
- n. any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change
- n. an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement
- v. avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
Word forms
- Present participle
- hedging
- Past participle
- hedged
- Past tense
- hedged
- Third person singular
- hedges
Example sentences
n.
The garden was surrounded by a tall hedge that provided privacy.
vt.
She decided to hedge her investments by buying stocks and bonds.
vi.
He tends to hedge when asked about his plans for the future.
a.
The hedge fence was made of green leaves and looked very natural.