wedge

noun
UK: /wedʒ/
US: /wedʒ/

  1. A piece of wood, metal, or some other material having one thick end and tapering to a thin edge, used for splitting wood, raising weights, or tightening parts.

    1. I used a wedge to split the log for firewood.
    2. The carpenter hammered a wedge into the gap to secure the loose table leg.

  2. An object or shape that is wide at one end and pointed at the other.

    1. She cut a wedge of cheese for her snack.
    2. The land narrowed to a wedge where the two rivers met.

  3. A situation, action, or factor that disrupts unity or harmony.

    1. His constant complaining drove a wedge between them.
    2. Misunderstandings can often drive a wedge into close friendships.

Synonyms

chock shim block split force press
wedge verb

  1. To fix something into a position using a wedge.

    1. I wedged the door open with a book.
    2. She wedged herself into the crowded subway car.

  2. To force something into a narrow space.

    1. He wedged the key into the tight lock.
    2. The movers carefully wedged the sofa through the doorway.

  3. To become stuck or fixed in a narrow space.

    1. The stone wedged in the crack of the wall.
    2. The car became wedged between two parked vehicles on the narrow street.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wedge" in English means: A piece of wood, metal, or some other material having one thick end and tapering to a thin edge, used for splitting wood, raising weights, or tightening parts., An object or shape that is wide at one end and pointed at the other., A situation, action, or factor that disrupts unity or harmony..

The phonetic transcription of "wedge" is /wedʒ/ in British English and /wedʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wedge": chock, shim, block, split, force, press.

Example usage of "wedge": "I used a wedge to split the log for firewood.". More examples on the page.