Wedge: meaning, definitions and examples
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wedge
[ wej ]
in golf
A wedge is a type of golf club that is designed for short distance, high trajectory shots. It is commonly used for approach shots to the green.
Synonyms
iron, pitching wedge, sand wedge.
Examples of usage
- She used her wedge to chip the ball onto the green.
- The golfer selected his wedge for the bunker shot.
in general
A wedge is a piece of material with a thick end and a tapering thin end, used to hold things together or to split objects apart.
Synonyms
cuneiform, shim, wedge-shaped object.
Examples of usage
- He used a wedge to secure the door.
- The carpenter inserted a wedge to separate the boards.
in politics
To wedge is to divide or split a group of people by exploiting existing differences, especially for political gain.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The politician tried to wedge the opposing party by highlighting their disagreements.
- The strategy was to wedge the voters based on social issues.
Translations
Translations of the word "wedge" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cunha
🇮🇳 पच्चर
🇩🇪 Keil
🇮🇩 baji
🇺🇦 клин
🇵🇱 klin
🇯🇵 くさび (kusabi)
🇫🇷 coin
🇪🇸 cuña
🇹🇷 takoz
🇰🇷 쐐기 (ssaegi)
🇸🇦 وتد (wated)
🇨🇿 klín
🇸🇰 klin
🇨🇳 楔子 (xiēzi)
🇸🇮 klin
🇮🇸 fleygur
🇰🇿 сынғы
🇬🇪 საჭედი (sachedi)
🇦🇿 sıxma
🇲🇽 cuña
Etymology
The word 'wedge' originated from Old English 'wecg' which means 'a wedge, an axe'. The term has been used since the 12th century to refer to a piece of wood or metal tapered to a thin edge and used for splitting logs or rocks. Over time, the term expanded to include the golf club and the political strategy meanings.