hedge
10 points
English
5 letters
Common
Commonness #12,391
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
verb
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/hˈɛdʒ/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural hedges
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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