wedge
/wɛdʒ/noun
B1formalcommon/wɛdʒ/A noun referring to a triangular-shaped object or tool used for splitting, securing, or separating; also a type of sandwich, a golf club, a shoe heel, or a diacritical mark.
ruСуществительное, обозначающее треугольный предмет или инструмент, используемый для раскалывания, закрепления или разделения; также вид сэндвича, клюшка для гольфа, каблук обуви или диакритический знак.esSustantivo que designa un objeto o instrumento de forma triangular usado para partir, fijar o separar; también un tipo de sándwich, un palo de golf, el tacón de un zapato o un signo diacrítico.frNom désignant un objet ou un outil de forme triangulaire utilisé pour fendre, caler ou séparer ; également un type de sandwich, un club de golf, un talon de chaussure ou un signe diacritique.deSubstantiv, das einen keilförmigen Gegenstand oder ein Werkzeug zum Spalten, Befestigen oder Trennen bezeichnet; außerdem ein Sandwich, ein Golfschläger, ein Schuhabsatz oder ein diakritisches Zeichen.ptSubstantivo que designa um objeto ou ferramenta de formato triangular usado para rachar, fixar ou separar; também se refere a um tipo de sanduíche, a um taco de golfe, ao salto de um sapato ou a um sinal diacrítico.zh楔子，一种三角形物体或工具，用于劈开、固定或分隔物体；也指楔形三明治、高尔夫球杆、鞋跟或变音符号。arاسم يدل على جسم أو أداة مثلثة الشكل تُستخدم في شقّ الأشياء أو تثبيتها أو فصلها؛ ويُطلق أيضاً على نوع من الشطائر، ومضرب جولف، وكعب الحذاء، وعلامة تشكيل كتابية.
- Triangular shape B1 formal
Any shape that is triangular in cross section.
- The cheese was cut into a wedge.
- A wedge of cake was placed on the plate.
- The mountain formed a natural wedge against the sky.
ruКлинescuña (forma triangular)frCoin (forme triangulaire)deKielptCunhazh楔形arشكل إسفيني
- Large sandwich A2 informal american
A large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats, cheese, and other ingredients.
- I ordered a turkey wedge for lunch.
- The deli makes a fantastic Italian wedge.
- He ate a wedge filled with roast beef and cheddar.
ruБольшой сэндвичesSándwich grande en pan crujientefrGrand sandwich dans un pain allongédeGroßes SandwichptSanduíche grandezh大号三明治arساندويتش كبير
Synonymes: grinderherohoagieitalian sandwichpoor boysubsubmarine sandwichtorpedo
- Diacritical mark C1 formal
A diacritical mark (an inverted circumflex) placed above certain letters to indicate pronunciation.
- The letter 'č' uses a wedge above the c.
- Linguists use a wedge to mark certain sounds.
- In some alphabets, a wedge changes the pronunciation of a letter.
ruГачекesCaronfrSigne diacritique en forme de coin renversédeHatschekptHáčekzh附加符号arعلامة الكارون
Synonymes: check
- Shoe heel B1 formal
A heel that is an extension of the sole of the shoe.
- She wore comfortable wedges to the party.
- Wedge sandals are popular in the summer.
- The shoe's wedge provided extra support.
ruТанкеткаesCuña (tacón)frSocque compensédeKeilabsatzptSalto anabelazh坡跟arكعب مسطح متصل بالنعل
Synonymes: wedge heel
- Golf club B2 formal
An iron with considerable loft and a broad sole, used for short shots.
- He used a wedge to chip the ball onto the green.
- The golfer selected a sand wedge for the bunker shot.
- A pitching wedge is essential for approach shots.
ruКлюшка для коротких ударовesCuña de golffrClub de golf à forte loftdeGolfschläger für kurze SchlägeptTaco de golfe para tacadas curtaszh挖起杆arمضرب الغولف القصير
- Inclined plane tool B1 formal
A solid object shaped like a V that can be pushed between two things to separate them.
- He used a wedge to split the log.
- A door wedge keeps the door open.
- The mechanic inserted a wedge to separate the parts.
ruКлинesCuña (herramienta de plano inclinado)frCoin (outil)deKeilptCunhazh楔子arإسفين
- Block for stability B1 formal
A block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object.
- Place a wedge under the wheel to stop the car from rolling.
- The workers used wedges to secure the crate.
- A wooden wedge held the door in place.
ruКлин для устойчивостиesCuña de estabilidadfrCale de maintiendeKeil zur StabilitätptCalço para estabilidadezh防滑楔arإسفين لتثبيت الأشياء
- wedges plural form
- wedges' possessive plural form
- wedge's possessive singular form
verb
B2formalcommon/wɛdʒ/A verb meaning to force something into a narrow space or to fix something tightly in place.
ruГлагол, означающий втискивать что-либо в узкое пространство или плотно закреплять что-либо на месте.esVerbo que significa meter algo a la fuerza en un espacio estrecho o fijarlo firmemente en su lugar, o encajar algo de manera apretada entre dos superficies.frGlisser ou insérer quelque chose de force dans un espace étroit, ou le fixer solidement en place à l'aide d'une cale.deVerb, das bedeutet, etwas in einen engen Raum zu zwängen oder etwas fest an seinem Platz zu verkeilen bzw. zu fixieren.ptVerbo que significa forçar algo em um espaço estreito ou fixar algo firmemente no lugar, muitas vezes com uma cunha.zh动词，指把某物塞进狭窄的空间使其卡紧或用楔子等物固定、卡住某物。arفعل يعني إدخال شيء في مساحة ضيقة بعنف أو بإحكام، أو تثبيت شيء في مكانه بقطعة تُدقّ بينه وبين ما يجاوره لمنعه من الحركة.
- Force or fix tightly B2 formal
To force something into a narrow or tight space, or to fix it firmly in place.
- 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.
ruВтиснутьesacuñar, meter a la fuerzafrCoincerdeEinklemmenptEncaixar à forçazh楔入arإحكام التثبيت
- Squeeze into a tight space B2 informal
To push or squeeze something or someone into a confined area.
- They wedged themselves into the crowded elevator.
- He wedged his suitcase into the overhead compartment.
- The cat wedged itself behind the sofa.
ruВтиснутьesApretar en un espacio reducidofrcoincerdeHineinzwängenptEnfiarzh塞入arحشر في مكان ضيق
- wedged past participle
- wedged past simple
- wedging present participle
- wedges third person singular