wedge
Pronunciación: [wɛdʒ]
Palabra
Contexto: «objects»
(noun) a small piece of something, usually shaped like a triangle, that is used to hold things apart or to lift things up. It's like putting a triangle under a door to keep it open.
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I used a wedge to keep the door from closing.
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Without a wedge, the door kept shutting on its own.
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Do you know where I can find a wedge to keep the door open?
Contexto: «actions»
(verb) to force something into a narrow space or position. Imagine putting something in a tight spot where it fits in just right.
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I wedged the book between the two others on the shelf.
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I couldn't wedge my backpack into the small space in the car.
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Can you wedge this piece of paper into the folder?
Contexto: «activities»
(noun) a cut or shape that is wider on one side and thinner on the other, often used in carpentry or to describe a specific kind of golf shot. Think of how a wedge helps shape wood or make a special throw in a game.
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He used a wedge to carve the wood into a nice shape.
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That wasn't the right type of wedge for our project; it was too blunt.
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What kind of wedge should we use for this golf shot?
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