Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wedge
Noun
/wɛdʒ/
Definition
A wedge is a piece of material, typically with a pointed edge, that is used to separate two objects or to hold them in place.
Examples
- He used a wedge to keep the door open.
- The carpenter shaped the wood into a wedge.
- She placed a small wedge under the uneven table leg.
Meaning
In a broader sense, a wedge can also refer to anything that has a triangular shape or that creates an opening by being forced into something.
Synonyms
- block
- shim
- spacer
- incisure
