hedges
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Is hedges a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of hedges?
Definition
noun (English)
1. a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushesSynonyms: hedge, hedgerow
2. any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices changeSynonyms: hedge, hedging
3. an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statementExamples: "when you say `maybe' you are just hedging"Synonyms: hedge, hedging
verb (English)
1. avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)Examples: "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"Synonyms: circumvent, dodge, duck, elude, evade, fudge, hedge, parry
2. hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedgeExamples: "The animals were hedged in"Synonyms: hedge
3. enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedgesExamples: "hedge the property"Synonyms: hedge, hedge in
4. minimize loss or riskExamples: "diversify your financial portfolio to hedge price risks"; "hedge your bets"Synonyms: hedge
Definition source: Wiktionary