hedges
nounUK /ˈhɛdʒɪz/
US /ˈhɛdʒɪz/
Hedges are rows of bushes that make a wall around a garden or field.
The gardener trimmed the hedges along the path.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To avoid giving a clear answer.
He hedged when asked about his plans.
3. To protect yourself against loss or risk.
The company hedged its bets by investing in several markets.
4. To surround or block something with a hedge.
They hedged the field to keep the sheep in.