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Vocabulary Entry
wedge
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A piece of material with a tapered shape used to secure or separate objects.
Example Sentences
"He used a wedge of wood to keep the door open."
"The carpenter found a small wedge to fit between the two planks."
"The triangular shape of the wedge makes it ideal for splitting wood."
V
verb
To force into a narrow space or to secure something by means of a wedge.
Example Sentences
"She tried to wedge the book between the other two on the shelf."
"He decided to wedge the car in the parking space."
"They wedged the tent stakes firmly into the ground to prevent it from blowing away."
A
adjective
Tapered, shaped like a wedge.
Example Sentences
"The wedge heel of her shoes made her look taller."
"He selected a wedge-shaped piece of cheese for his snack."
"The wedge design of the tool made it easier to use in tight spaces."