plural wedges
1
: 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.
He used a wedge to split the firewood.
A wedge held the door open.
2
: something that is shaped like a triangle or wedge
wedges of cheese
a lemon wedge
The battalion formed a wedge and marched toward the enemy.
3
: a golf club that is used for hitting short, high shots
wedges; wedged; wedging
always followed by an adverb or preposition
1
: to force (someone or something) into a very small or narrow space
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.
—sometimes used figurativelyThe little shop was wedged between two larger stores. [=was located in the small space between two larger stores]
2
: to use a wedge or similar object to keep (something, such as a door or window) in an open or closed position
She wedged the door open.
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“Wedge.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/wedge. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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