1. the action of forcing something into a tight space or using wedges
2. a technique in pottery where clay is kneaded by cutting and reforming to remove air bubbles
Usage: pottery

1. present participle of wedge; forcing something into a narrow space or using a wedge-shaped object to split or secure something

Examples

• She was wedging the door open with a rubber stopper.
• The carpenter was wedging the loose joint tight with wooden shims.
• He spent an hour wedging the clay before throwing it on the wheel.
• The rock climber was wedging his hand into the crack for support.
• Proper wedging of clay prevents air bubbles that could cause cracking.
• They were wedging themselves into the crowded subway car.
• The mechanic was wedging a tool between the parts to separate them.