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hedges
We have found lemma(root) word of hedges : hedge.
Definitions
[hɛdʒ], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs
(e.g: a privet hedge)
- a way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances
(e.g: index-linked gilts are a useful hedge against inflation)
- a word or phrase used to avoid overprecise commitment, for example etc., often, or sometimes
Phrases:
- hedge one's bets
Origin
:
Old English hegg, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch heg and German Hecke
[hɛdʒ], (Verb)
Definitions:
- surround with a hedge
(e.g: a garden hedged with yew)
- limit or qualify (something) by conditions or exceptions
(e.g: they hedged their story about with provisos)
- protect oneself against loss on (a bet or investment) by making balancing or compensating transactions
(e.g: the company hedged its investment position on the futures market)
Phrases:
- hedge one's bets
Origin
:
Old English hegg, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch heg and German Hecke
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