hedges
Definitions
Noun
- A fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
- Any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change
- An intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement
Verb
- Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
- Hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge
- Enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges
- Minimize loss or risk
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Definitions: 7
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 14
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