wedge

¹wedge

noun \ˈwej\

Definition of WEDGE

1

: a piece of a substance (as wood or iron) that tapers to a thin edge and is used for splitting wood and rocks, raising heavy bodies, or for tightening by being driven into something

2

a : something (as a policy) causing a breach or separation b : something used to initiate an action or development

3

: something wedge-shaped: as a : an array of troops or tanks in the form of a wedge b : the wedge-shaped stroke in cuneiform characters c : a shoe having a heel extending from the back of the shoe to the front of the shank and a tread formed by an extension of the sole d : an iron golf club with a broad low-angled face for maximum loft

4

: a golf shot made with a wedge —called also wedge shot

Examples of WEDGE

1. He used a wedge to split the firewood.
2. A wedge held the door open.
3. The battalion formed a wedge and marched toward the enemy.

Illustration of WEDGE

Origin of WEDGE

Middle English wegge, from Old English wecg; akin to Old High German wecki wedge, Lithuanian vagis

First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Alphabet Terms

cuneiform, linear, minuscule, pictograph, rune, symbology

Rhymes with WEDGE

dredge, edge, fledge, hedge, kedge, ledge, pledge, sedge, sledge, veg