noun
- a row of bushes or small trees planted close together to form a boundary or barrier
- a means of protection against loss or risk
Usage: finance
verb
- to surround or enclose with a hedge
- to avoid giving a direct answer or commitment
- to protect oneself against loss or risk
Usage: finance
Examples
- The garden was surrounded by a tall hedge of evergreen shrubs.
- We need to trim the hedge before it grows too high.
- Buying gold can serve as a hedge against inflation.
- The politician hedged when asked about his position on taxes.
- They decided to hedge their investment by diversifying their portfolio.
- The property was hedged with thorny bushes for privacy.
- She hedged her bets by applying to multiple colleges.