noun. a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes |
noun. any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change |
noun. an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement when you say `maybe' you are just hedging |
verb. avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) He dodged the issue|she skirted the problem|They tend to evade their responsibilities|he evaded the questions skillfully |
verb. hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge The animals were hedged in |
verb. enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges hedge the property |
verb. minimize loss or risk diversify your financial portfolio to hedge price risks|hedge your bets |
