wedged

• Beschreibt etwas, das fest in einem engen Raum eingeklemmt, eingezwängt oder verkeilt ist, sodass es sich nicht leicht bewegen oder lösen lässt.

Describes something that is firmly fixed or stuck in a narrow space.

1. Stuck or fixed tightlyB1informal

   Forced into a narrow or tight space, making movement difficult.

   Eingeklemmt

   • The key was wedged in the lock and wouldn't turn.
   • He got his foot wedged between two rocks.
   • The box was wedged tightly under the bed.

   Synonymeimpactedjammedstucktrapped

   Antonymefreelooseunfastenedunstuck

2. Shaped like a wedgeB2formal

   Having a triangular or wedge-like shape.

   Keilförmig

   • The wedged heels of her shoes made her taller.
   • The wedged design of the doorstop keeps it in place.
   • The wedged pieces of wood were used to stabilize the table.

   Synonymecuneatecuneiformsphenoid

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas in einen engen Raum zu zwängen oder etwas fest an seinem Platz zu verkeilen bzw. zu fixieren.

A verb meaning to force something into a narrow space or to fix something tightly in place.

1. Force or fix tightlyB2formal

   To force something into a narrow or tight space, or to fix it firmly in place.

   Einklemmen

   • He wedged the door open with a piece of wood.
   • She wedged the book between the others on the shelf.
   • The rock was wedged tightly in the crevice.

   Synonymecramforcejamlodgepackramsqueezestuff

   Antonymedislodgeextractfreeloosenrelease

2. Squeeze into a tight spaceB2informal

   To push or squeeze something or someone into a confined area.

   Hineinzwängen

   • They wedged themselves into the crowded elevator.
   • He wedged his suitcase into the overhead compartment.
   • The cat wedged itself behind the sofa.

   Synonymecramforceinsertjampackpressshovesqueezestuff

   Antonymedislodgeextractfreereleaseremove