hedger vs hedge

hedger and hedge both are nouns.

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

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

hedger (verb)	hedge (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