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Meaning of wedge
The primary meaning of the word "wedge" is a piece of material, typically with a tapered or triangular shape, used to split or separate something.
Etymology of wedge
The word "wedge" has its roots in Old English "wecg" or "weccg", which referred to a wedge-shaped piece of wood or other material used for splitting or separating things
The term is also related to the Old Norse "vekja", meaning "to separate" or "to divide"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, with its meaning and usage evolving over time to include various types of wedge-shaped objects and concepts
Synonyms
block
chunk
piece
slice
slab
section
segment
fragment
shard
splinter
spike
stump
snag
cleat
shim
chock
stop
barrier
obstruction
hurdle
impediment
blockage
clog
plug
dam
dike
levee
ramp
incline
gradient
slope
angle
corner
edge
point
tip
apex
vertex
nib
beak
nose
protrusion
projection
bulge
swelling
lump
knob
protuberance
Definitions
- A piece of wood, metal, or other material used for splitting or separating things, typically having a tapered or triangular shape
- A shape or piece of material with a broad base and tapering to a thin edge, used for lifting or splitting heavy objects
- A person or thing that causes division or separation between people or groups
- A type of shoe with a sole that is thick at the heel and tapers to a thin edge at the front
Usage Examples
- She used a wedge to split the wood for the fire
- The wedge-shaped shoe was designed for comfort and stability
- The new policy has driven a wedge between the different departments in the company
- The wedge of cheese was carefully cut to serve as an appetizer