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Definition of wedge
1 : a piece of a substance (such 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
2a : something (such as a policy) causing a breach or separationb : something used to initiate an action or development
3 : something wedge-shaped: such asa : an array of troops or tanks in the form of a wedgeb : the wedge-shaped stroke in cuneiform charactersc : 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 soled : 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
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Examples of wedge in a Sentence
He used a wedge to split the firewood.
A wedge held the door open.
The battalion formed a wedge and marched toward the enemy.
Recent Examples of wedge from the Web
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What are the building blocks of your style: Skinny jeans, blazers, black dresses, loose blouses, wedge booties/heels.
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Here's an example of one that's kosher — so long as your doctor approves: How to do it: Use a few pillows or a wedge to support your upper body and prop your head up above your heart.
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Nothing beats that combo of pickles, sport peppers, relish, mustard, onions, tomato wedges and celery salt on a Grilled Vienna frankfurter in a poppy seed bun. 2.
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By mimicking those hairs with tiny, silicon wedges, researchers are now creating a gecko grip of their own—and are testing it for space.
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AT GRAND SUMMIT GOLF & COUNRTY CLUB: Tony Yi, No. 2, 123 yards, sand wedge.
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Marc Fisher Footwear was taken to task by Derek Lam CEO Jan-Hendrik Schlottmann for the similarities between the Ayami wedge and the Trump brand Cadie wedges in a cease-and-desist letter.
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Squeezing one wee lemon wedge can perk up pasta, salads or beverages — a key ingredient despite its small part.
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Germany and Turkey made a show of support for Qatar on Wednesday, weighing in on a regional crisis that is beginning to drive a wedge between the U.S. and some of its closest allies.
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Origin and Etymology of wedge
Middle English wegge, from Old English wecg; akin to Old High German wecki wedge, Lithuanian vagis
wedge
Definition of wedge
wedged
;wedging
Examples of wedge in a Sentence
She wedged her foot into the crack.
The dog got wedged between the couch and the end table.
I wedged myself into the car's back seat.
She wedged the door open.
Recent Examples of wedge from the Web
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The vacant land, wedged between the Carlsbad mall and the highway, was created in the early 1970s with sediment dredged from the lagoon.
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That's a fist fight waiting to happen, since the seats are wedged so close together.
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The chase ended when the Volvo crashed into a metal fence at an apartment building on the 2600 block of Northwest 65th Street, wedging between a tree and a pole.
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A half-foot shorter than Gobert, with far less leaping ability, Green nevertheless timed his jump, wedged his hand between ball and cylinder, and blocked the shot.
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There's nothing like a little weekend fun wedged right in the middle of the week.
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Try the Connecticut lobster roll, which has lots of warm lobster chunks, drizzled with lemon mayo, wedged on a buttery roll.
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The body of one cat was found wedged under the bathtub, which had to be dismantled to remove the dead animal and two others that were trapped, the court document stated.
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For months, airstrikes and lethal barrel bombs rained down on the town wedged between blue-green mountains.
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First Known Use of wedge
15th century
WEDGE Defined for English Language Learners
wedge
playDefinition of wedge for English Language Learners
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: a piece of wood, metal, etc., with one pointed end and one thicker end that is used to split something, to fit into a space, to separate two things stuck together, etc.
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: something that is shaped like a triangle or wedge
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: a golf club that is used for hitting short, high shots
wedge
Definition of wedge for English Language Learners
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: to force (someone or something) into a very small or narrow space
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: to use a wedge or similar object to keep (something, such as a door or window) in an open or closed position
WEDGE Defined for Kids
Definition of wedge for Students
1 : a piece of wood or metal that tapers to a thin edge and is used for splitting logs or for tightening by being forced into a space
2 : something with a triangular shape a wedge of cake
Definition of wedge for Students
wedged
;wedging
1 : to crowd or squeeze in I wedged the car into a tight space.
2 : to fasten, tighten, or separate with a triangular piece of wood or metal
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