Hedge ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Hedge ( verb )

1. To enclose or protect (an area of land) with a hedge.
2. To make or maintain a hedge around.
3. To surround or protect with a barrier.
4. To protect oneself or one's investments with a hedge.
5. To avoid committing oneself to a specific course of action or answer by using equivocal language or other evasive tactics.

Origin:

Middle english hegge, from old english hecg; akin to old high german hagana hedge.

Examples:

1. He hedged the garden with a hedge of hawthorn.
2. He hedged his bets by investing in several different stocks.
3. He hedged his answer by saying he would think about it.
4. He hedged his bets by purchasing options.
5. He hedged the conversation by not giving a direct answer.

(As a noun)

Hedge ( noun )

1. To enclose or protect (an area of land) with a hedge.
2. To make or maintain a hedge around.
3. To surround or protect with a barrier.
4. To protect oneself or one's investments with a hedge.
5. To avoid committing oneself to a specific course of action or answer by using equivocal language or other evasive tactics.

Origin:

Middle english hegge, from old english hecg; akin to old high german hagana hedge.

Examples:

1. He hedged the garden with a hedge of hawthorn.
2. He hedged his bets by investing in several different stocks.
3. He hedged his answer by saying he would think about it.
4. He hedged his bets by purchasing options.
5. He hedged the conversation by not giving a direct answer.