Meaning of the word wedge in English
What does wedge mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
wedge
US /wedʒ/
UK /wedʒ/
Noun
1.
a piece of wood, metal, or some other material having one thick end and tapering to a thin edge, used for forcing apart two things, or for fixing something firmly
Example:
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He used a wooden wedge to split the log.
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The door was held open by a small rubber wedge.
2.
a golf club with a short, lofted head, used for playing short, high shots
Example:
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He used his sand wedge to get out of the bunker.
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Her approach shot with a pitching wedge landed perfectly on the green.
Verb
force (something) into a narrow space
Example:
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He managed to wedge himself into the small gap.
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She wedged the book between two heavier ones on the shelf.
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