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lodged

The correct spelling is lodged.

How to pronounce lodged

/lɒd͡ʒd/
verb

IPA: /lɒd͡ʒd/

Say it like: Loj-d

The correct spelling is lodged. To be firmly fixed in a specified position. For example: "I've got some spinach lodged between my teeth."

Usage Examples

I've got some spinach lodged between my teeth.

The detective Sherlock Holmes lodged in Baker Street.

The heavy rain caused the wheat to lodge.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To be firmly fixed in a specified position.
  2. 2.To stay in a boarding-house, paying rent to the resident landlord or landlady.
  3. 3.To stay in any place or shelter.
  4. 4.To drive (an animal) to covert.
  5. 5.To supply with a room or place to sleep in for a time.

adjective

  1. 1.Lying down; used of beasts of the chase, as couchant is used of beasts of prey.

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