wedge
wedge
Definition
wedge (wej)
noun
- a piece of hard material, as wood or metal, tapering from a thick back to a thin edge that can be driven or forced into a narrow opening, as to split wood, lift a weight, or reinforce a structure
- anything shaped like a wedge or having a wedge-shaped part [a wedge of pie]; specif.,
- a wedge-shaped stroke in cuneiform writing
- a wedge-shaped tactical formation, as of troops
- Golf an iron with a specially weighted head and the face angled to give the most loft, as for shots out of bunkers
- any action or procedure that serves to open the way for a gradual change, disruption, intrusion, etc.
Etymology: ME wegge < OE wecg, akin to Ger dial. weck < IE *wogwhyo-, wedge, akin to *wogwhni-s, plowshare > L vomis, OHG waganso
transitive verb wedged, wedg′·ing
- to split or force apart with or as with a wedge
- to fix solidly in place by driving a wedge or wedges under, beside, etc.
- to force or pack (in)
- to force or crowd together in a narrow space
intransitive verb
to push or be forced as or like a wedge
wedge′·like′ adjective
wedge
Synonyms
wedge
n.
wedge Finance Definition
A
technical formation on a price chart that resembles a triangle in its shape and
the amount of time it takes to form. A wedge is created when two converging
trend lines come together at an apex. The wedge usually lasts more than a month
but not more than three months. Typically, the wedge is slanted either upwards
or downwards. The wedge slants against the current trend. A falling wedge (which
looks like a flag pointing down) is considered bullish; a rising wedge is
considered bearish.
wedge
Usage Examples
Object
- boulder: The ginging sized boulders wedged in a small window at roof level were far to inviting to leave alone.
Converse of object
- drive: Their plan was to split the rebels in two by driving a wedge between them.
Adjective modifier
- lemon: Serve warm with the butter smeared over the top and lemon wedges served on the side.
- triangular: For this procedure a small triangular wedge of bone is cut out below the growth plate to straighten up the leg.
- lime: Top with the tuna steak and garnish with a lime wedge.
- wooden: Pairs of wooden wedges were then driven into the vertical joints of the stones.
- thick: This could be the thin end of a very thick wedge.
- thin: In a small bowl, mix together the eating apple, cut into thin wedges, and fresh sage sprigs.
Modifies a noun
- osteotomy: Leave well alone but can do shortening of distal ulna and radius closing wedge osteotomy.
- resection: It has been known for sixty years that removing part of these ovaries surgically ( wedge resection ) can restore normal ovarian function.
- sandal: I can't decide what wedge sandals I should buy from Next.
- heel: Each shoe has a thick sole and high wedge heel.
Noun used with modifier
- lob: This superb ' Maxi Spin ' lob wedge is perfect for using around the greens.
- potato: For a tasty treat, serve with spicy potato wedges or fried chips.
- quartz: A standard quartz wedge might show five orders of interference colors making the color bands under view much more compressed for the same magnification.
- sand: A wedge, a sand wedge, or perhaps a subtle push with a nine iron.
- foam: Before I make a major purchase I think the idea of the foam wedge might be a good idea.
Preposition: of
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