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WEDGING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Wedging.

Wedging - as a noun

Any shape that is triangular in cross section

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cuneuswedge shape

A large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the united states

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bombercuban sandwichgrinderherohero sandwichhoagiehoagyitalian sandwichpoor boysubsubmarinesubmarine sandwichtorpedozep

A diacritical mark (an inverted circumflex) placed above certain letters (such as the letter c) to indicate pronunciation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hacek

A heel that is an extension of the sole of the shoe

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wedge heel

(golf) an iron with considerable loft and a broad sole

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
iron
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something solid that is usable as an inclined plane (shaped like a v) that can be pushed between two things to separate them

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inclined plane
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chock
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
block
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Wedging - as a verb

Put, fix, force, or implant

Example: "Lodge a bullet in the table"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
depositlodgestick
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fastenfixsecure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Squeeze like a wedge into a tight space

Example: "I squeezed myself into the corner"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forcesqueeze
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displacemove
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The wedging of the door caused it to get stuck."
"The author discussed the art of wedging in his book."
"The wedging of the clay helped create a sturdy ceramics piece."
"He applied excessive force during wedging and broke the object."
"The wedging of the rocks formed a natural barrier."
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Word Game Points

Is WEDGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wedging is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WEDGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is WEDGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wedging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WEDGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is WEDGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wedging is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WEDGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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