wedge Synonyms
Another word for wedge
• noun (Context 1)
A piece of wood, metal, or other material having one thick end and tapering to a thin edge, that is driven between two objects or parts of an object to secure or separate them.
"He used a wooden chock to keep the heavy door propped open."
• noun (Context 2)
A portion of food, such as cheese, fruit, or pie, that is cut into a triangular shape tapering to a thin edge.
"She served the iced tea with a fresh slice of lemon on the rim of the glass."
• verb (Context 3)
To force or pack something tightly into a narrow space.
"She wedged her suitcase into the crowded overhead compartment."
• verb (Context 4)
To secure, fix, or hold something in place using a wedge.
"He wedged the rattling window frame with a folded piece of cardboard."
• noun (Context 5)
A type of golf club with a sharply angled face, designed to hit the ball high into the air over short distances.
"The golfer selected a pitching club to lift the ball out of the deep sand trap."
• verb (Context 6)
To split or force apart by driving a wedge into.
"The lumberjack wedged the large timber apart to make smaller pieces of firewood."
Opposites of wedge
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of wedge varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: