wedge1 nounwedge2 verb
wedgewedge1 /wedʒ/ ●○○ noun [countable] 
Word OriginWORD ORIGINwedge1
ExamplesOrigin:
Old English wecgEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- lemon wedges
- Carefully cut a thin wedge out of the cake.
- He pulled out his wedge, sailed the ball over the knoll and it rolled into the cup.
- Her hair was stiff and phosphorous, a dome-like wedge.
- Instead of driving a wedge between lovers, a child can expand and deepen that love.
- The men of violence want to drive a wedge between the forces of law and order and the people they protect.
- Ultimately such thinking becomes a psychological, relational and spiritual wedge between men and women.
- While sauce is cooking, in another large saute pan, saute apple wedges in butter until lightly browned.
THESAURUS► piece
Collocations an amount of something that has been cut or separated from the main part: · Could I have another piece of cake?· a piece of broken glass· Emma cut the pie into eight pieces.
► bit a piece. Bit is more informal than piece and is often used about smaller pieces: · The notes were written on bits of paper.· He threw a bit of wood onto the fire.
► lump a small piece of something solid or firm that does not have a regular shape: · two lumps of sugar· a lump of coal· a lump of clay
► scrap a small piece of paper, cloth etc that is no longer needed: · I wrote the phone number on a scrap of paper.· The dog was eating scraps of food off the floor.
► strip a long narrow piece of cloth, paper etc: · a strip of cloth· The leather had been cut into strips.
► sheet a thin flat piece of something such as paper, glass, or metal: · a blank sheet of paper· a sheet of aluminium
► slice a thin flat piece of bread, cake, meat etc cut from a larger piece: · a slice of pizza· Cut the tomatoes into thin slices.
► chunk a piece of something solid that does not have a regular shape – used especially about food, rock, or metal: · The fruit was cut into large chunks.· a chunk of bread
► hunk a large piece with rough edges, which has been cut or has broken off a bigger piece of food, rock etc: · a big hunk of cheese· hunks of concrete
► block a piece of something solid, which has straight sides: · concrete blocks· a block of cheese· a block of ice
► slab a thick flat piece of stone, or of cake, meat etc: · The floor had been made from stone slabs.· a slab of beef
► cube a piece that has six square sides – used especially about food: · a cube of sugar· ice cubes
► wedge a piece that has a thick end and a pointed end, and is shaped like a triangle – used especially about food and metal: · a wedge of cheese
► bar a block of soap, chocolate, candy, or metal, which has straight sides: · a chocolate bar· a bar of soap· gold bars worth more than £26 million
► rasher British English a slice of bacon: · I usually have two rashers of bacon for breakfast.
Longman Language Activatorto have a bad relationship► not get along also not get on British if people do not get along or do not get on , they have a bad relationship and they often argue and disagree with each other: · Barney and I just don't get along.not get along with: · Troy doesn't get along with the coach, so he's thinking of quitting the team.· She never got on with her father and she hates her new stepmother.
► have a falling-out also fall out British if friends or relatives have a falling-out or they fall out , they have an argument and stop being friendly with each other: · They fell out last year, and they won't even speak to each other now.· The three children had an enormous falling-out over their inheritance when their father died.have a falling-out with: · He's fallen out with his girlfriend again.· Daly had a falling-out with her boss, which led to her being fired.
► incompatible people who are incompatible cannot have a good relationship with each other because they are completely different in their characters, interests etc: · We're completely incompatible - she's a neat freak, and I hate to clean.· They've always seemed so incompatible - no wonder they're getting a divorce.
► drive a wedge between somebody if something drives a wedge between two people or groups, it has a bad effect on their relationship: · The war had driven a wedge between the President and his liberal supporters.· Romley's lawsuit drove the wedge even farther between the two former friends.
WORD SETS► Foodabalone, nounacetic acid, nounadditive, nounaftertaste, nounà la carte, adjectiveal dente, adjectivealfresco, adjectiveambrosia, nounangelica, nounaniseed, nounantipasto, nounappetizer, nounarrowroot, nounbad, adjectivebaker, nounbaking powder, nounbaking soda, nounbanana split, nounbanger, nounbanquet, nounbanqueting hall, nounbarbie, nounbarley, nounbasil, nounbass, nounbatch, nounbay leaf, nounBBQ, nounbean, nounbean curd, nounbeansprout, nounbeef, nounbeefburger, nounbeefsteak, nounbeet, nounbell pepper, nounberry, nounbetel, nounbetel nut, nounbicarbonate of soda, nounbilberry, nounbill of fare, nounbinge, nounbinge, verbbistro, nounblackberry, nounblack-eyed bean, nounblack pepper, nounblack pudding, nounblend, verbblend, nounblueberry, nounboard, nounbolt, verbbone, verbbon vivant, nounbony, adjectivebox lunch, nounbramble, nounbran, nounbrandy butter, nounbrasserie, nounbrawn, nounbreakfast, nounbrisket, nounbroiler, nounbroiler chicken, nounbroth, nounbrown rice, nounbrunch, nounbubble gum, nounbuckwheat, nounbuffet, nounbun, nounbus, verbbusboy, nounbutcher, nounbutcher, verbbutchery, nounbuttercream, nounbutty, nouncafé, nouncafeteria, nouncaff, nouncaffeine, nouncake, nouncan, verbcandy, nouncanned, adjectivecapon, nouncapsicum, nouncaraway, nouncarbohydrate, nouncare package, nouncarvery, nouncassava, nouncater, verbcaterer, nouncatering, nouncatsup, nouncatwalk, nouncayenne pepper, nouncereal, nouncheese, nounchef, nouncherry tomato, nounchickpea, nounchilli, nounChinese, nounchip shop, nounchives, nounchocolate, nounchocolatey, adjectiveChristmas dinner, nounchuck steak, nouncitric acid, nouncitron, nounclotted cream, nounclub sandwich, nouncob, nouncobbler, nouncocoa, nouncocoa bean, nouncoconut milk, nouncoffee house, nouncoffee shop, nouncold cuts, nouncold storage, nouncold store, nouncommissary, nounconcentrate, nouncondensed milk, nouncondiment, nouncone, nounconfection, nounconfectioner, nounconfectioner's sugar, nounconfectionery, nounconserve, nouncontent, nouncontinental breakfast, nounconvenience food, nouncook-chill, adjectivecooker, nouncookie, nouncooking, nouncooking oil, nouncorn bread, nouncorn chip, nouncorncob, nouncorned beef, nouncornet, nouncornflakes, nouncornflour, nouncornmeal, nouncorn on the cob, nouncorn pone, nouncornstarch, nouncorn syrup, nouncottage cheese, nouncotton candy, nouncourgette, nouncourse, nouncover charge, nouncrab, nouncrab apple, nouncracker, nouncrackling, nouncranberry, nouncrayfish, nouncream, nouncream cheese, nouncream cracker, nouncreamer, nouncreamy, adjectivecress, nouncrisp, nouncrisp, adjectivecrispbread, nouncrispy, adjectivecroissant, nouncroquette, nouncrouton, nouncrumb, nouncrumpet, nouncrunchy, adjectivecrust, nouncrusty, adjectivecrystallized, adjectivecucumber, nouncud, nouncuisine, nouncupcake, nouncurd, nouncurdle, verbcurrant, nouncustard, nouncut, nouncutlet, noundainty, nounDanish pastry, noundate, noundefrost, verbdelicacy, noundemerara sugar, noundesiccated, adjectivedevilled, adjectivedevour, verbdiabetic, adjectivedigest, verbdigestible, adjectivedill, noundill pickle, noundine, verbdiner, noundining car, noundinner, noundinner dance, noundinner party, noundinner theater, noundinnertime, noundissolve, verbdoggy bag, noundoily, noundollop, noundough, noundown, verbdrain, verbdredge, verbdried, adjectivedried fruit, noundripping, noundrumstick, noundry goods, noundunk, verbEaster egg, nouneat, verbeatery, nouneating apple, nouneats, nounEccles cake, nounéclair, nounEdam, nounedible, adjectiveeel, nounegg, nouneggplant, nounegg roll, nounelevenses, nounendive, nounEnglish breakfast, nounEnglish muffin, nounentrée, nounepicure, nounescalope, nounevaporated milk, nounfast food, nounfeed, verbfeed, nounfeta cheese, nounfig, nounfilbert, nounfillet, verbfilling, adjectivefilling, nounfilo, nounflounder, nounfloury, adjectiveflyblown, adjectivefoil, nounfoodstuff, nounforage, nounfork, verbfortify, verbfreeze-dried, adjectiveFrench bean, nounFrench bread, nounFrench dressing, nounFrench fry, nounFrench loaf, nounFrench stick, nounfries, nounfromage frais, nounfrozen, adjectivefruit, nounfudge, nounfull-fat, adjectivegaram masala, noungarlic, noungarnish, noungarnish, verbgastronomic, adjectivegastronomy, noungel, verbginger, nounglass, nounglassware, noungolden raisin, noungoody, noungourmand, noungrain, nounGranary, adjectivegranulated, adjectivegreasy, adjectivegreasy spoon, noungreen, adjectivegrill, noungristle, noungrocer, nounground, adjectiveground beef, noungrub, noungruel, nounguava, noungum, noungumball, noungumbo, noungumdrop, nounhalal, adjectivehalibut, nounham, nounhamburger, nounhaunch, nounhead table, nounhealth food, nounheart, nounhearty, adjectiveheat, nounherb, nounhigh tea, nounhome economics, nounhot dish, nounhygiene, nounhygienic, adjectiveiceman, nounindigestible, adjectiveindigestion, nouninedible, adjectiveinfected, adjectiveingest, verbinn, nouninsipid, adjectiveintake, nounirradiate, verbjellied, adjectivejoint, nounjuice, nounjuicy, adjectivejunk, nounjunk food, nounknuckle, nounkosher, adjectivelaxative, nounlean, adjectiveleavings, nounleg, nounlight, adjectiveliquorice, nounlive, adjectiveloaf, nounlocker, nounloin, nounlotus, nounlukewarm, adjectivelump, nounlunch, nounlunch, verblunchbox, nounlunch break, nounluncheon, nounlunch hour, nounlunchroom, nounlunchtime, nounluscious, adjectivemace, nounMadeira cake, nounmain course, nounmaitre d', nounmaize, nounmandarin, nounmandarin orange, nounmangetout, nounmango, nounmaple syrup, nounmargarine, nounmarge, nounmarmalade, nounmarrow, nounmarshmallow, nounMason jar, nounmasticate, verbmature, adjectivemature, verbmeal, nounmealie, nounmealtime, nounmealy, adjectivemeat, nounmeat-packing, nounmeaty, adjectivemellow, adjectivementhol, nounmentholated, adjectivemenu, nounmess, nounmess, verbmess hall, nounmilk chocolate, nounmillet, nounmince, nounmint, nounmocha, nounmolasses, nounmoreish, adjectivemorsel, nounmouldy, adjectivemouth, nounmouthful, nounMSG, nounmunch, verbmung bean, nounmush, nounmushroom, nounmustard, nounnibble, verbnibble, nounnosh, nounnourish, verbnourishment, nounnugget, nounnut, nounnutcracker, nounnutshell, nounnutty, adjectiveoatmeal, nounoats, nounoffal, nounokra, nounon, prepositiononion, nounorder, nounoregano, nounorganic, adjectiveoverindulge, verboxtail, nounpackaging, nounpacker, nounpap, nounparcel, nounpaste, nounpastille, nounpastry, nounpatisserie, nounpearl barley, nounpectin, nounpeel, verbpeel, nounpepper, nounpepper, verbpeppercorn, nounpeppermint, nounperishable, adjectivepetit four, nounpiccalilli, nounpicnic, nounpicnic, verbpie, nounpilaff, nounpilau, nounpimento, nounpinto bean, nounpit, nounpizza parlor, nounpizzeria, nounplain chocolate, nounplain flour, nounploughman's lunch, nounpoor boy, nounpork, nounpork pie, nounpork rinds, nounporridge, nounporterhouse steak, nounportion, nounpostprandial, adjectivepotato, nounpotato crisp, nounpotted, adjectivepoultry, nounpraline, nounprawn, nounprepacked, adjectivepreservative, nounpreserve, verbpreserve, nounpretzel, nounprovision, verbprune, nounpuff pastry, nounpumpernickel, nounpumpkin, nounpuree, verbquince, nounQuorn, nounrabbit, nounrancid, adjectiverare, adjectiveravenous, adjectiveraw, adjectivered meat, nounreheat, verbrennet, nounrepast, nounreplete, adjectiverestaurant, nounrestaurant car, nounrestaurateur, nounrib, nounrice, nounrigatoni, nounrind, nounripe, adjectiveroadhouse, nounrock, nounroe, nounroll, nounroot vegetable, nounrose hip, nounrusk, nounrutabaga, nounsaccharin, nounsalad cream, nounsalad dressing, nounsalami, nounsalmon, nounsalsa, nounsalt, verbsalt, adjectivesalty, adjectivesandwich, nounsardine, nounsassafras, nounsatisfying, adjectivesatsuma, nounsauerkraut, nounsausage, nounscallion, nounscampi, nounscone, nounscoop, nounScotch broth, nounscratchings, nounseafood, nounseasoned, adjectiveseed, verbsemolina, nounservery, nounservice charge, nounserving, nounset, adjectiveshallot, nounshellfish, nounsherbet, nounshish kebab, nounshortbread, nounshortcake, nounshortcrust pastry, nounshoulder, nounshrimp cocktail, nounside order, nounsillabub, nounsimnel cake, nounsingle cream, nounsirloin, nounsitting, nounskimmed milk, nounskin, nounskin, verbslaw, nounslice, nounsliced bread, nounsloe, nounsloppy joe, nounsmorgasbord, nounsnack bar, nounsnow pea, nounsoda fountain, nounsodium chloride, nounsoft fruit, nounsorghum, nounsoul food, nounsour, adjectivesour, verbsourdough, nounsoya, nounsoya bean, nounspearmint, nounspinach, nounsponge, nounsponge cake, nounsponge pudding, nounspoon, verbspoonful, nounspotted dick, nounspread, nounspring onion, nounspring roll, nounsprout, nounspud, nounsquash, nounsquid, nounstaple, nounstarfruit, nounstarter, nounsteak, nounsteakhouse, nounsteak tartare, nounstew, nounstick, nounStilton, nounstir-fry, verbstodge, nounstone-ground, adjectivestrawberry, nounstring bean, nounstringy, adjectivestrudel, nounsub, nounsucrose, nounsuet, nounsugar, nounsugar, verbsugar-coated, adjectivesugar cube, nounsugar lump, nounsugary, adjectivesultana, nounsun-dried, adjectivesup, verbsupper, nounsustenance, nounswallow, verbswallow, nounswede, nounsweetcorn, nounsweetened condensed milk, nounsweetener, nounsweetmeat, nounsweet pepper, nounsweet potato, nounsyrup, nounsyrupy, adjectivetable d'hôte, nountaco, nountaffy, nountainted, adjectivetakeaway, nountakeout, nountangerine, nountapas, nountapioca, nountaramasalata, nountariff, nountart, nountartare sauce, nountaste, verbtasteless, adjectivetaster, nountasting, nountater, nountattie, nounT-bone steak, nountea, nounteacake, nountender, adjectivetin, nountinned, adjectivetitbit, nountoffee apple, nountofu, nountomato, nountongue, nountop, nountopping, nountop round, nountopside, nountop table, nountortilla, nountough, adjectivetransport cafe, nountreacle, nountrifle, nountripe, nountrotter, nountruck stop, nountruffle, nountub, nountuna, nounturkey, nounTurkish delight, nounturnip, nounturnover, nountutti frutti, nounTV dinner, nounTVP, noununadulterated, adjectiveunleavened, adjectiveunpalatable, adjectivevacuum-packed, adjectivevanilla, nounveal, nounvegan, nounvegetable, nounvegetarian, nounvegetarianism, nounveggie, nounvenison, nounvictual, verbvictuals, nounvoracious, adjectivevoucher, nounwaiter, nounwaitress, nounwalnut, noun-ware, suffixwarmed-over, adjectivewedge, nounwell, nounwell-done, adjectivewell-fed, adjectivewet fish, nounwheat, nounwhite, nounwhite flour, nounwhite pepper, nounwhite sauce, nounwholefood, nounwholemeal, adjectivewhole wheat, adjectivewiener, nounwild rice, nounwishbone, nounwrap, nounyeast extract, nounyoghurt, nounyogurt, nounyolk, nounyule log, nounyummy, adjectivezucchini, nounzwieback, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a wedge of cheese
Phrases (=a piece which is thin at one end and thick at the other)· I bought a half pound wedge of cheese.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► thin· Carefully cut a thin wedge out of the cake.· Core, seed, and slice apples into very thin wedges.
NOUN► sand· To do that you must use a variety of clubs for chipping, from the sand wedge to the 5 or 4-iron.· I could see Peter shaking his head in the fairway, as he propped himself up on his sand wedge.
VERB► cut· Carefully cut a thin wedge out of the cake.· To serve, cut into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.· Sprinkle with sugar. Cut into 8 wedges.· Sprinkle with cheese. Cut into wedges or squares and separate slightly to have crisp edges.· Serve warm, cut into wedges.
► drive· The papal reform tended to drive a wedge between the educated, celibate higher clergy, and the rank and file.· The deal drove a wedge between the president and fellow Republicans going into the 1992 elections.· The men of violence want to drive a wedge between the forces of law and order and the people they protect.· By criminalizing physician-assisted suicide, the Supreme Court has driven a criminal wedge between the dying and their doctors.· They were thus driving the wedge further and further into a division of labour from which they were the first to suffer.· The lawsuit also helped drive a wedge between Arpaio and Romley.· Above all, it drove a wedge through the heart of the Conservative coalition.· Considering the views of those proven achievers helps drive an even greater wedge between centralization and decentralization as a guiding organizational principle.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► drive a wedge between somebody► the thin end of the wedge
1a piece of wood, metal etc that has one thick edge and one pointed edge and is used especially for keeping a door open or for splitting wood2a piece of food shaped like a wedge: - Romley's lawsuit drove the wedge even farther between the two former friends.
- The war had driven a wedge between the President and his liberal supporters.
- Instead of driving a wedge between lovers, a child can expand and deepen that love.
- It will potentially drive a wedge between the Catholic H.E.
- She'd driven a wedge between herself and Guy.
- Such opposition to bureaucratic intrusion drove a wedge between many working-class people and the Fabian socialists.
- The deal drove a wedge between the president and fellow Republicans going into the 1992 elections.
- The lawsuit also helped drive a wedge between Arpaio and Romley.
- The men of violence want to drive a wedge between the forces of law and order and the people they protect.
- The papal reform tended to drive a wedge between the educated, celibate higher clergy, and the rank and file.
Garnish with lemon wedges.wedge of a wedge of cheese3wedges [plural] wedge heels → drive a wedge between somebody at drive1(13), the thin end of the wedge at thin1(11)wedge1 nounwedge2 verb
wedgewedge2 verb [transitive always + adverb/preposition] Verb TableVERB TABLE
wedge
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | wedge |
| he, she, it | wedges | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | wedged |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have wedged |
| he, she, it | has wedged | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had wedged |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will wedge |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have wedged |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am wedging |
| he, she, it | is wedging | |
| you, we, they | are wedging | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was wedging |
| you, we, they | were wedging | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been wedging |
| he, she, it | has been wedging | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been wedging |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be wedging |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been wedging |
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
Collocations- Groves wedged a muslin snake bag behind his belt.
- Magma can wedge open and penetrate cracks cutting across the layering of the surrounding rock, forming tabular intrusions called dikes.
- Not since Clarenceaux wedged a beer-mat between the bell and the clapper.
- Rusted dairy cases had been wedged in along its sides and four corners to keep it balanced.
- The bearer pulled him into a passage so thin that even the narrowest of stalls could not wedge itself in.
- We sometimes carried in our pockets assorted stones to wedge in cracks.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a wedge of cheese
Phrases (=a piece which is thin at one end and thick at the other)· I bought a half pound wedge of cheese.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► in· I desperately tried to paddle away but the canoe move and I was wedged in.· Rusted dairy cases had been wedged in along its sides and four corners to keep it balanced.· In female flowers, the flies are wedged in tightly, the thorax pollen being rubbed off on to the stigma.· The second time around, Stafford was fast asleep, wedged in between two large blond businessmen.· That was four hours too long for Billie wedged in behind the ferry tanks.· A group of teenagers sat, wedged in behind the fixed tables and seats in the alcove.
NOUN► door· A couple of minutes later she heard the chair that had wedged the door handle shut being moved.· She wedged the door open with a stone and then, without once looking back, strode off through the woods.· At first Alistair took them for other screenplay writers and wedged himself behind the door, at the back of the queue.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► drive a wedge between somebody► the thin end of the wedge
1to force something firmly into a narrow space: - Romley's lawsuit drove the wedge even farther between the two former friends.
- The war had driven a wedge between the President and his liberal supporters.
- Instead of driving a wedge between lovers, a child can expand and deepen that love.
- It will potentially drive a wedge between the Catholic H.E.
- She'd driven a wedge between herself and Guy.
- Such opposition to bureaucratic intrusion drove a wedge between many working-class people and the Fabian socialists.
- The deal drove a wedge between the president and fellow Republicans going into the 1992 elections.
- The lawsuit also helped drive a wedge between Arpaio and Romley.
- The men of violence want to drive a wedge between the forces of law and order and the people they protect.
- The papal reform tended to drive a wedge between the educated, celibate higher clergy, and the rank and file.
The phone was wedged under his chin. Victoria wedged herself into the passenger seat.2wedge something open/shut to put something under a door, window etc to make it stay open or shut