wedge
wedge — noun
- wedgesingular
- wedgesplural
1. a hard object shaped like a triangle with a thin edge, made of material such as
a hard object shaped like a triangle with a thin edge, made of material such as metal, wood, or rubber. When driven into a gap between two items, it can raise heavy objects, split material, or hold things steady.
Renata used a wooden wedge to stop the heavy door from swinging shut.
used to stop movement / keep in place
The carpenter drove a metal wedge into the crack to split the log.
wedge + into + [crack/opening] for splitting
Nicholas pushed a rubber wedge under the bookcase to stop it from rocking.
Yuki placed rubber wedges behind the wheels to keep the van from rolling.
用法筆記
Often used with a verb of force (drive, hammer, push) followed by a preposition indicating position — wedge + into, under, or behind.
常見錯誤
2. a piece of food, such as cheese, cake, or fruit, that has been cut into a triang
a piece of food, such as cheese, cake, or fruit, that has been cut into a triangular shape.
Talia cut a wedge of cheese and placed it on a slice of bread.
wedge of + [food]
Jason served each guest a large wedge of chocolate cake for dessert.
Devika cut a wedge of melon and scooped out the seeds with a spoon.
The waiter brought a small wedge of lemon to squeeze over the grilled fish.
用法筆記
Used with of followed by the food name — wedge of cheese, wedge of cake, wedge of lemon. Emphasises the shape of the cut portion, not just any piece.
3. a shoe with a thick, solid sole that is higher at the heel area and slopes downw
a shoe with a thick, solid sole that is higher at the heel area and slopes downward toward the toes as a single piece, with no separate heel attached underneath.
Mira wore a pair of white wedge sandals to the outdoor summer party.
wedge + [type of shoe] — sandals, heels, shoes
Léa finds wedge shoes much more comfortable than stilettos for walking long distances.
Rania bought a pair of cork wedge heels to wear to her cousin's wedding.
The bride chose white lace wedges so her heels would not sink into the grass.
- platform shoe
has a thick sole under the whole foot, not just the heel; a wedge is a single sloping block from back to front
- stiletto
a very thin, sharp high heel, the opposite of a broad stable wedge
用法筆記
Often used attributively before a shoe type (wedge sandals, wedge heels, wedge shoes). Common materials include cork, wood, rope, and platform rubber.
4. a short, metal-headed club used in golf that has a wide, slanted face meant to l
a short, metal-headed club used in golf that has a wide, slanted face meant to launch the ball steeply into the air for short-range play; the term can also describe the stroke itself.
Yumi took out the wedge and hit the ball onto the green from the fairway.
Jason practiced with the sand wedge to learn how to escape from the bunker.
sand wedge / pitching wedge — types of wedge club
The golf pro suggested using a pitching wedge from about sixty yards out.
Renata hit a perfect wedge shot that landed two feet from the hole.
- pitching wedge
a specific wedge used for approach shots from about 80–120 yards
- sand wedge
a specific wedge with a heavy, curved sole for hitting out of sand traps
用法筆記
Sub-types include sand wedge (for bunkers) and pitching wedge (for approach shots). The word wedge alone can refer to either the club or the shot made with it.
wedge — verb
- wedgepresent simple I / you / we / they
- wedges3rd person singular
- wedging-ing form
- wedgedpast simple
1. to push a wedge or another object under or beside something in order to hold it
to push a wedge or another object under or beside something in order to hold it firmly in place, stop it from moving, or keep it open.
Renata wedged a folded napkin under the wobbly table leg.
wedge + object + under + [something] — to stabilise
Lien wedged the window open with a small wooden stick.
wedge + object + open — to keep something in an open position
The movers wedged wooden blocks behind the piano to keep it from shifting.
Sade wedged a book under her monitor to raise it to eye level.
文法句型
wedge + object + under/behind/between + something
用法筆記
Often takes an object (what you insert) and a prepositional phrase (where you insert it). The purpose — stabilising, blocking, or propping open — is usually clear from context.
常見錯誤
2. to drive an object or push yourself into a gap that seems too small, where it be
to drive an object or push yourself into a gap that seems too small, where it becomes tightly stuck and hard to move.
A group of teenagers wedged themselves onto the already packed train.
wedge oneself + onto/into — for squeezing into a space
Nicholas wedged the heavy suitcase into the overhead compartment.
Mira wedged her foot in the doorway just before the heavy door closed.
The old cat wedged itself behind the sofa and refused to come out.
文法句型
wedge + oneself/object + into/between/through + space
用法筆記
Commonly used with a reflexive pronoun (wedged himself, wedged herself, wedged itself) when the subject is the person or animal doing the squeezing. The space is always described as tight or too small.