a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

[ Syn: hedgerow ]

any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change

[ Syn: hedging ]

an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement; when you say `maybe you are just hedging

[ Syn: hedging ]

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

[ Syn: fudge , evade , put off , circumvent , parry , elude , skirt , dodge , duck , sidestep ]

hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge; The animals were hedged in'

enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges; hedge the property

[ Syn: hedge in ]

minimize loss or risk; diversify your financial portfolio to hedge price risks; hedge your bets'