1a fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs:a privet hedge
2a way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances:index-linked gilts are a useful hedge against inflation
3a word or phrase used to avoid overprecise commitment, for example etc., often, or sometimes.
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Universal
1surround with a hedge:a garden hedged with yew
(hedge something in) enclose something:the cathedral is closely hedged in by other buildings
2limit or qualify (something) by conditions or exceptions:they hedged their story about with provisos
[no object] avoid making a definite statement or commitment:he hedged at every new question
3protect (one’s investment or an investor) against loss by making balancing or compensating contracts or transactions:the company hedged its investment position on the futures market [no object]:the depth of the Treasury futures market makes it a popular place to hedge against adverse market swings
hedge one's bets
avoid committing oneself when faced with a difficult choice:they hedged their bets by saying they might apply
