Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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hedge | Yes | No | Yes | No |
fence | Yes | No | Yes | No |
hedge (noun) | fence (noun) |
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a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes | a barrier that serves to enclose an area |
an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement | a dealer in stolen property |
any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change |
hedge (verb) | fence (verb) |
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minimize loss or risk | have an argument about something |
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | surround with a wall in order to fortify |
enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges | fight with fencing swords |
hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge | enclose with a fence |
receive stolen goods |