hedge

Noun
  1. A fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes (synset 103516319)
    is a type of: fence, fencing - a barrier that serves to enclose an area
    subtypes:
    same as: hedgerow
  2. Any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk;
    For example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change (synset 113365477)
    is a type of: protection, security - defense against financial failure; financial independence
    same as: hedging
  3. An intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement (synset 106774314)
    "when you say `maybe' you are just hedging"
    is a type of: equivocation, evasion - a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
    same as: hedging
Verb
  1. Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) (synset 200811316)
    "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully"
    is a type of: avoid - stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
    subtypes:
    • beg - dodge, avoid answering, or take for granted
    • quibble - evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections
    same as: circumvent, dodge, duck, elude, evade, fudge, parry, put off, sidestep, skirt
  2. Hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge (synset 201618094)
    "The animals were hedged in"
    is a type of: hem in - surround in a restrictive manner
    verb group: hedge, hedge in - enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges
  3. Enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges (synset 201617924)
    "hedge the property"
    is a type of: close in, enclose, inclose, shut in - surround completely
    same as: hedge in
    verb group: hedge - hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge
  4. Minimize loss or risk (synset 200429020)
    "diversify your financial portfolio to hedge price risks"; "hedge your bets"
    is a type of: minimise, minimize - make small or insignificant

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