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hedge

/hɛdʒ/
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A hedge is a line of bushes or small trees planted close together, usually around a garden or field. People use hedges to mark boundaries, protect their property, or make the area look nice. Hedges can be tall or short, and they may be trimmed into different shapes.

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"hedge" as noun

1 - A thicket of bushes or other shrubbery, especially one planted as a fence between two portions of land, or to separate the parts of a garden.

2 - A barrier (often consisting of a line of persons or objects) to protect someone or something from harm.

3 - A mound of earth, stone- or turf-faced, often topped with bushes, used as a fence between any two portions of land.

"hedge" as verb

1 - To enclose with a hedge or hedges.

2 - To obstruct or surround.

3 - To offset the risk associated with.

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Synonyms
1 - hedging
2 - cover
3 - shield
4 - protection
5 - safeguard
6 - guard
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Antonyms
1 - open
2 - clear
3 - expose
4 - uncover
5 - reach
6 - expand
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