wedge
//wɛdʒ//
Noun
A piece of wood, metal, or other material having one thick end and tapering to a thin edge, used for splitting, tightening, or securing.
He used a wedge to split the log in half.
A triangular-shaped piece or slice of something, such as cheese or cake.
She cut a wedge of cheese from the block.
Something that serves to divide or separate, or that creates a rift between people or groups.
The disagreement drove a wedge between the two friends.
A golf club with a broad, angled face used for lofting the ball.
He used a sand wedge to get the ball out of the bunker.
Verb
To force or insert something into a narrow space or gap.
She wedged her bag into the overhead compartment.
To fix or secure something in place using a wedge.
He wedged the door open with a piece of wood.
To squeeze or pack tightly into a limited space.
She wedged her suitcase into the crowded overhead compartment.