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Wedge

noun

/wedʒ/

Meaning

a triangular piece of wood or metal used for splitting or securing; a piece of cheese or cake

He used a wooden wedge to split the log into smaller pieces.

triangle, slice, segment, piece

whole, unity, complete piece

cheese wedge, door wedge, wedge shape, driving wedge

The practice of predicting the future by interpreting the lines on the palms of hands; palmistry.

a slight shade or variation of a color

A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.

A tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument with a pyramid-shaped top.

a male child or young male person

a paid position of regular employment; a task or piece of work