hedge vs hedge

hedge and hedge both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hedge	Yes	No	Yes	No
hedge	Yes	No	Yes	No

hedge (noun)	hedge (noun)
a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes	a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement	an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement
any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change	any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change

hedge (verb)	hedge (verb)
minimize loss or risk	minimize loss or risk
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)	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	enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges
hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge	hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge