hedge
Translation
hedge, safeguard, protection
Examples
A green hedge separates the two yards.
A green hedge separates the two yards.
Buying gold is a hedge against currency risk.
Buying gold is a hedge against currency risk.
Grammar Patterns
((a hedge)) a row of bushes They planted a hedge along the property line.
((a hedge against sth.)) a protection against (sth.) The investment is a hedge against inflation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fence, barrier, protection, safeguard
Etymology
From Old English 'hecg', meaning 'fence' or 'enclosure'.
Memory Tips
Think of a physical hedge of bushes as a barrier. A financial hedge is also a barrier, but against loss.