Definition of hedge

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• hedge is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
• hedge is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
• hedge is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of hedge

• an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. hedging
• avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. circumvent
  2. dodge
  3. duck
  4. elude
  5. evade
  6. fudge
  7. parry
  8. put off
  9. sidestep
  10. skirt
• any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. hedging
• a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. hedgerow
• enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges (verb)

  Examples

  1. hedge the property

  Synonyms

  1. hedge in
• hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge (verb)

  Examples

  1. The animals were hedged in
• minimize loss or risk (verb)

  Examples

  1. diversify your financial portfolio to hedge price risks
  2. hedge your bets

See definition of hedge in Merriam Webster