■ noun
1》 a fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs.
2》 a contract entered into or asset held as a protection against possible financial loss.
3》 a word or phrase used to allow for additional possibilities or to avoid over-precise commitment, for example etc. or usually .
■ verb
1》 surround or bound with a ~.
2》 limit or qualify by conditions or exceptions.
↘avoid making a definite statement or commitment.
3》 protect (one's investment or an investor) against loss by making balancing or compensating contracts or transactions.
Phrases
~ one's bets avoid committing oneself when faced with a difficult choice.
Derivatives
~r noun
hedging noun
Origin
OE hegg , of Gmc origin.