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1. wedge
noun. ['ˈwɛdʒ'] any shape that is triangular in cross section.
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Etymology
- wedge (English)
- wegge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
2. wedge-shaped
adjective. (of a leaf shape) narrowly triangular, wider at the apex and tapering toward the base.
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3. wedge
verb. ['ˈwɛdʒ'] put, fix, force, or implant.
Etymology
- wedge (English)
- wegge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. wedge
verb. ['ˈwɛdʒ'] squeeze like a wedge into a tight space.
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Etymology
- wedge (English)
- wegge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. wedge
noun. ['ˈwɛdʒ'] a diacritical mark (an inverted circumflex) placed above certain letters (such as the letter c) to indicate pronunciation.
Synonyms
Etymology
- wedge (English)
- wegge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. wedge
noun. ['ˈwɛdʒ'] a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States.
Synonyms
Etymology
- wedge (English)
- wegge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. wedge
noun. ['ˈwɛdʒ'] (golf) an iron with considerable loft and a broad sole.
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Synonyms
Etymology
- wedge (English)
- wegge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. wedge
noun. ['ˈwɛdʒ'] a block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object.
Antonyms
Etymology
- wedge (English)
- wegge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))