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hedge vs fencing

fencing vs hedge

hedge and fencing both are nouns.

hedge is a verb but fencing is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hedge Yes No Yes No
fencing Yes No No No
As nouns, fencing is a hypernym of hedge; that is, fencing is a word with a broader meaning than hedge:
  • hedge: a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
  • fencing: a barrier that serves to enclose an area
Other hypernyms of hedge include fence.
hedge (noun) fencing (noun)
a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes the art or sport of fighting with swords (especially the use of foils or epees or sabres to score points under a set of rules)
an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement a barrier that serves to enclose an area
any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change material for building fences
hedge (verb) fencing (verb)
minimize loss or risk
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges
hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge
Difference between hedge and fencing

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