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WEDGE

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There are 9 meanings of the word Wedge.

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Wedge - as a noun

Any shape that is triangular in cross section

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cuneus8wedge shape

A large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the united states

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bomber12cuban sandwichgrinder9hero7hero sandwichhoagie10hoagy12italian sandwichpoor boysub5submarine13submarine sandwichtorpedo10zep14

A diacritical mark (an inverted circumflex) placed above certain letters (such as the letter c) to indicate pronunciation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hacek14

A heel that is an extension of the sole of the shoe

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wedge heel

(golf) an iron with considerable loft and a broad sole

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
iron4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something solid that is usable as an inclined plane (shaped like a v) that can be pushed between two things to separate them

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inclined plane
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chock16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
block13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Wedge - as a verb

Put, fix, force, or implant

Example: "Lodge a bullet in the table"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deposit10lodge7stick11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fasten9fix13secure8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Squeeze like a wedge into a tight space

Example: "I squeezed myself into the corner"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
force10squeeze25
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He used a wedge to pry open the stuck door."
"She sliced a wedge of cheese for her sandwich."
"The bookshelf collapsed because one of the wedges was missing."
"The golfer chose a pitching wedge for the shot."
"I can't seem to get this nail out, do you have a wedge?"
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Word Game Points

Is WEDGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wedge is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WEDGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is WEDGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wedge is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WEDGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is WEDGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wedge is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WEDGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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