hedge
Translation
a fence of bushes or shrubs, a protection against loss
Examples
There is a tall hedge between our gardens.
There is a tall hedge between our gardens.
Buying gold is a hedge against inflation.
Buying gold is a hedge against inflation.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) hedge ((between sth.)) a line of bushes forming a boundary There is a tall hedge between our gardens.
((a)) hedge ((against sth.)) a way of protecting against financial loss Buying gold is a hedge against inflation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fence, barrier, protection
Etymology
From Old English 'hecg', related to 'haga' (enclosure).
Memory Tips
A hedge of bushes creates a border, just like a financial hedge creates a border against risk.