verbπShareTo enclose with a hedge or hedges."to hedge a field or garden"environmentagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo obstruct or surround."The construction crew was hedging the construction site with temporary fencing to keep people out. "environmentnatureagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo offset the risk associated with."The farmer is hedging against a possible drought by buying insurance for his crops. "businessfinanceinsuranceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo avoid verbal commitment."He carefully hedged his statements with weasel words."communicationlanguageattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo construct or repair a hedge."My neighbor is hedging his property line with a row of small bushes to create more privacy. "agricultureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reduce one's exposure to risk."The farmer is hedging against a potential drought by irrigating his fields early. "businessfinanceinsuranceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of one who hedges (in various senses)."Example Sentence: "The employee's constant hedging during the performance review made it difficult to understand their true feelings about the project." "businessfinancecommunicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
