hedge vs hedger

hedge and hedger both are nouns.

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

hedge (noun)	hedger (noun)
a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes	a gardener who takes care of and trims hedges
an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement	someone who counterbalances one transaction (as a bet) against another in order to protect against loss
any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change	a respondent who avoids giving a clear direct answer

hedge (verb)	hedger (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