Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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hedge | Yes | No | Yes | No |
parry | Yes | No | Yes | No |
hedge (noun) | parry (noun) |
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a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes | a return punch (especially by a boxer) |
an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement | (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword |
any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change |
hedge (verb) | parry (verb) |
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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) | impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) |
enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges | |
hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge |