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hedges

The correct spelling is hedges.

How to pronounce hedges

/ˈhɛdʒɪz/
noun

IPA: /ˈhɛdʒɪz/

Say it like: Hej-s

The correct spelling is hedges. A thicket of bushes or other shrubbery, especially one planted as a fence between two portions of land, or to separate the parts of a garden. For example: "He trims the hedge once a week."

Usage Examples

He trims the hedge once a week.

A hedge is an investment position intended to offset potential losses/gains that may be incurred by a companion investment. In simple language, a hedge is used to reduce any substantial losses/gains suffered by an individual or an organization.

to hedge a field or garden

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A thicket of bushes or other shrubbery, especially one planted as a fence between two portions of land, or to separate the parts of a garden.
  2. 2.A barrier (often consisting of a line of persons or objects) to protect someone or something from harm.
  3. 3.A mound of earth, stone- or turf-faced, often topped with bushes, used as a fence between any two portions of land.
  4. 4.A non-committal or intentionally ambiguous statement.
  5. 5.Contract or arrangement reducing one's exposure to risk (for example the risk of price movements or interest rate movements).

verb

  1. 1.To enclose with a hedge or hedges.
  2. 2.To obstruct or surround.
  3. 3.To offset the risk associated with.
  4. 4.To avoid verbal commitment.
  5. 5.To construct or repair a hedge.

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