hedge
//hɛdʒ//
Noun
hedgeSingular
hedgesPlural
1
A row of bushes or small trees planted close together, typically forming a boundary or barrier.
We planted a hedge along the edge of our garden.
2
A means of protection or defense against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.
Gold is often used as a hedge against inflation.
Verb
hedgeInfinitive
hedgePresent tense
hedgedPast tense
hedgedPast participle
hedgingPresent participle
hedgesThird-person singular
1
To surround or bound with a hedge.
They hedged the garden with tall bushes.
2
To limit or qualify a statement or commitment to avoid risk or direct confrontation.
The politician hedged when asked about the new policy.
3
To protect oneself against loss on a bet or investment by making balancing transactions.
Smart investors hedge their portfolios by diversifying across different asset classes.