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■ noun
1》 a piece of wood, metal, etc. with a thick end that tapers to a thin edge, that is driven between two objects or parts of an object to secure or separate them.
2》 a ~-shaped thing or piece.
↘a golf club with a low, angled face for maximum loft.
3》 a shoe with a fairly high heel forming a solid block with the sole.
4》 Brit. informal money or earnings.
■ verb
1》 fix in position using a ~.
2》 force into a narrow space.
Phrases
drive a ~ between cause a breach between.
the thin end of the ~ informal an action of little intrinsic importance that is likely to lead to more serious developments.
Origin
OE wecg (n.), of Gmc origin.
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~ 2
■ verb prepare (pottery clay) for use by cutting, kneading, and throwing down to homogenize it and remove air pockets.
Origin
C17: of unknown origin.