Noun | 1. | hedge - a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes Synonyms: hedgerow |
2. | hedge - any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change Synonyms: hedging | |
3. | hedge - an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement; "when you say `maybe' you are just hedging" Synonyms: hedging | |
Verb | 1. | hedge - avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully" |
2. | hedge - hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge; "The animals were hedged in" | |
3. | hedge - enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges; "hedge the property" Synonyms: hedge in | |
4. | hedge - minimize loss or risk; "diversify your financial portfolio to hedge price risks"; "hedge your bets" |