wedge

• Nom 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.

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.

1. Triangular shapeB1formal

   Any shape that is triangular in cross section.

   Coin (forme triangulaire)

   • 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.

   Synonymescuneustriangle

2. A2informalamerican

   A large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats, cheese, and other ingredients.

   Grand sandwich dans un pain allongé

   • I ordered a turkey wedge for lunch.
   • The deli makes a fantastic Italian wedge.
   • He ate a wedge filled with roast beef and cheddar.

   Synonymesgrinderherohoagieitalian sandwichpoor boysubsubmarine sandwichtorpedo

3. C1formal

   A diacritical mark (an inverted circumflex) placed above certain letters to indicate pronunciation.

   Signe diacritique en forme de coin renversé

   • 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.

   Synonymescheck

4. Shoe heelB1formal

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

   Socque compensé

   • She wore comfortable wedges to the party.
   • Wedge sandals are popular in the summer.
   • The shoe's wedge provided extra support.

   Synonymeswedge heel

5. Golf clubB2formal

   An iron with considerable loft and a broad sole, used for short shots.

   Club de golf à forte loft

   • 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.

6. Inclined plane toolB1formal

   A solid object shaped like a V that can be pushed between two things to separate them.

   Coin (outil)

   • He used a wedge to split the log.
   • A door wedge keeps the door open.
   • The mechanic inserted a wedge to separate the parts.

   Synonymeschockcotterkeyquoinshimsprag

7. Block for stabilityB1formal

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

   Cale de maintien

   • 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.

   Synonymesblockchockcleatscotchsprag

• Glisser ou insérer quelque chose de force dans un espace étroit, ou le fixer solidement en place à l'aide d'une cale.

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.

   Coincer

   • 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.

   Synonymescramforcejamlodgepackramsqueezestuff

   Antonymesdislodgeextractfreeloosenrelease

2. Squeeze into a tight spaceB2informal

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

   coincer

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

   Synonymescramforceinsertjampackpressshovesqueezestuff

   Antonymesdislodgeextractfreereleaseremove