wedged

• Décrit quelque chose qui est fermement fixé ou coincé dans un espace étroit.

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.

   coincé

   • 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.

   Synonymesimpactedjammedstucktrapped

   Antonymesfreelooseunfastenedunstuck

2. Shaped like a wedgeB2formal

   Having a triangular or wedge-like shape.

   En forme de coin

   • 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.

   Synonymescuneatecuneiformsphenoid

• 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