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wedge

[wej]

wedge Definition

  • 1a piece of wood, metal, or some other material having one thick end and tapering to a thin edge, that is driven between two objects or parts of an object to secure or separate them
  • 2a shoe with a heel narrower than the sole

Using wedge: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wedge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He used a wedge to keep the door open.

  • Example

    The carpenter used a wedge to split the log.

  • Example

    She wore a pair of wedges to the party.

  • Example

    The company's profits are being squeezed by rising costs and falling prices, creating a wedge between management and labor.

wedge Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for wedge

Phrases with wedge

  • the beginning of a process that will lead to worse developments

    Example

    Allowing people to smoke in the office is just the thin end of the wedge.

  • to cause disagreement or hostility between two people or groups

    Example

    The rumors were spread to drive a wedge between the two friends.

  • a political issue that divides a group of people

    Example

    Abortion has become a wedge issue in the current election.

Origins of wedge

from Old English 'wecg', meaning 'something driven in'

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Summary: wedge in Brief

A 'wedge' [wej] is a piece of material, such as wood or metal, that tapers from a thick end to a thin edge. It is used to secure or separate objects, as in 'He used a wedge to keep the door open.' 'Wedge' also refers to a type of shoe with a narrow heel. Phrases like 'thin end of the wedge' describe the beginning of a negative process, while 'drive a wedge between' means to cause disagreement. 'Wedge issue' refers to a political topic that divides people.

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