hedge in

: a fence or boundary formed by a dense row of shrubs or low trees

: barrier, limit

: a means of protection or defense (as against financial loss)

: to enclose or protect with or as if with a dense row of shrubs or low trees : to enclose or protect with or as if with a hedge (see ¹hedge 1a) : encircle

: to confine so as to prevent freedom of movement or action : to obstruct with or as if with a barrier : hinder

: to protect oneself from losing or failing by a counterbalancing action

: of, relating to, or designed for a hedge (see ¹hedge)

: born, living, or made alongside or as if alongside a dense row of shrubs or low trees : born, living, or made near or as if near hedges (see ¹hedge 1a) : roadside

: inferior