hedge
noun
1. a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
Similar word(s): hedgerow
Definition categories: man–made, fence, fencing
2. any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change
Similar word(s): hedging
Definition categories: possession, protection, security
3. an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement
Similar word(s): hedging
Definition categories: communication, equivocation, evasion
Sentences with hedge as a noun:
- He trims the hedge once a week.
- The asset class acts as a hedge.
- A hedge is an investment position intended to offset potential losses/gains that may be incurred by a companion investment. In simple language, a hedge is used to reduce any substantial losses/gains suffered by an individual or an organization.
verb
1. avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
Similar word(s): circumvent, dodge, duck, elude, evade, fudge, parry, sidestep, skirt
Definition categories: communication, avoid
2. hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge
- The animals were hedged in
Definition categories: contact
3. enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges
- hedge the property
Definition categories: contact, enclose, inclose
4. minimize loss or risk
- diversify your financial portfolio to hedge price risks
- hedge your bets
Definition categories: change, minimise, minimize
Sentences with hedge as a verb:
- to hedge a field or garden
- He carefully hedged his statements with weasel words.