wedge
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B1
/wɛdʒ/
force into a narrow space
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wedge' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'wecg', where 'wecg' meant 'a wedge'.
Historical Evolution
'wecg' transformed into the Middle English word 'wegge', and eventually became the modern English word 'wedge'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a piece of material for splitting or tightening', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a piece of material, such as wood or metal, thick at one end and tapering to a thin edge at the other, used for splitting, lifting, or tightening.
He used a wedge to split the log.
Synonyms
chockblock
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45