Wedge ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Wedge ( noun )

1. A thin piece of metal, wood, or other material, typically triangular in shape, used to split something apart, hold something in place, or lever something open.
2. A shaped block of wood or other material used in making or repairing a surface such as a floor or a door.
3. A golf club with a narrow, angled head used for lifting the ball out of a depression or rough.

Origin:

Old english wecg, of germanic origin; related to dutch wig and german wiege.

Examples:

1. He used a wedge to split the logs.
2. The door was held in place by a wooden wedge.
3. The golfer used a wedge to get out of the sand trap.
4. She put a wedge under the table leg to level it.
5. The wedge of cheese was served with crackers.

(As a verb)

Wedge ( verb )

1. A thin piece of metal, wood, or other material, typically triangular in shape, used to split something apart, hold something in place, or lever something open.
2. A shaped block of wood or other material used in making or repairing a surface such as a floor or a door.
3. A golf club with a narrow, angled head used for lifting the ball out of a depression or rough.

Origin:

Old english wecg, of germanic origin; related to dutch wig and german wiege.

Examples:

1. He used a wedge to split the logs.
2. The door was held in place by a wooden wedge.
3. The golfer used a wedge to get out of the sand trap.
4. She put a wedge under the table leg to level it.
5. The wedge of cheese was served with crackers.