c.to wedge their way, to fly in a wedge-shaped formation, tapering to the front or van. poetic.
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to wedge their way1667
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1667 J. MiltonParadise Lostvii. 426 Part loosly wing the Region, part more wise In common, rang'd in figure wedge thir way . View more context for this quotation