Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Hedges.
How to pronounce hedges:
US
Hedges - as a noun
A fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hedgerow16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fence10fencing13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hedging13An intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement
Example: "When you say `maybe' you are just hedging"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hedging13Hedges - as a verb
Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
Example: "He dodged the issue"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
circumvent19dodge8duck11elude6evade9fudge10parry10put offsidestep11skirt9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
avoid9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge
Example: "The animals were hedged in"
Enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges
Example: "Hedge the property"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hedge inMinimize loss or risk
Example: "Diversify your financial portfolio to hedge price risks"
Example Sentences
"There are many hedges in the park."
"The gardener trimmed the hedges neatly."
"The house was surrounded by tall hedges."
"I lost my ball in the hedges."
"She walked along the path bordered by hedges."
Word Game Points
Is HEDGES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hedges is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HEDGES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is HEDGES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hedges is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHEDGES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is HEDGES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hedges is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHEDGES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
