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1. wedge

noun. ['ˈwɛdʒ'] any shape that is triangular in cross section.

Etymology

  • wegge (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • wecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

Rhymes with Wedge

  • eldredge
  • alldredge
  • sledge
  • pledge
  • fledge
  • dredge
  • allege
  • sege
  • sedge
  • rehg
  • ledge
  • hedge

How do you pronounce wedge?

Pronounce wedge as wɛʤ.

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3. wedge

verb. ['ˈwɛdʒ'] put, fix, force, or implant.

Etymology

  • wegge (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • wecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. wedge

noun. ['ˈwɛdʒ'] a diacritical mark (an inverted circumflex) placed above certain letters (such as the letter c) to indicate pronunciation.

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Etymology

  • wegge (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • wecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. wedge

verb. ['ˈwɛdʒ'] squeeze like a wedge into a tight space.

Etymology

  • wegge (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • wecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. wedge

noun. ['ˈwɛdʒ'] (golf) an iron with considerable loft and a broad sole.

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Etymology

  • wegge (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • wecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. wedge

noun. ['ˈwɛdʒ'] a block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • wegge (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • wecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

10. wedge

noun. ['ˈwɛdʒ'] a heel that is an extension of the sole of the shoe.

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Etymology

  • wegge (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • wecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))