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wedge (wej)

noun

  1. 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
  2. anything shaped like a wedge or having a wedge-shaped part [a wedge of pie]; specif.,
    1. a wedge-shaped stroke in cuneiform writing
    2. a wedge-shaped tactical formation, as of troops
    3. Golf an iron with a specially weighted head and the face angled to give the most loft, as for shots out of bunkers
  3. 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

  1. to split or force apart with or as with a wedge
  2. to fix solidly in place by driving a wedge or wedges under, beside, etc.
  3. to force or pack (in)
  4. to force or crowd together in a narrow space

intransitive verb

to push or be forced as or like a wedge

wedge Related Forms
wedge′·like′ adjective
wedge Synonyms

wedge

n.

spearhead, prong, entering wedge, flying column, mobile force, drive; see also machine 1, tool 1.

Devices using the principles of the wedge include: keystone, chock, shim, quoin, cleat, cotter.

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

  • lime: Add a freshly cut wedge of lime to garnish.
  • pineapple: Garnish with a wedge of pineapple and a cherry.
  • lemon: And of course my three grilled sardines with a healthy wedge of lemon and side salad of crisp tho slightly tired salad vegetables.

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