hedger (Meaning)
hedger (n)
a respondent who avoids giving a clear direct answer
someone who counterbalances one transaction (as a bet) against another in order to protect against loss
a gardener who takes care of and trims hedges
hedger (n.)
One who makes or mends hedges; also, one who hedges, as, in betting.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hedger
Synonyms:
- let
- obstruction
- bumper
- dam
- rampart
- clog
- curb
- hobble
- snag
- deterrent
- pale
- stop
- restraint
- shackle(s)
- hurdle
- hindrance
- encumbrance
- inhibition
- paling
- fetter
- cushion
- crimp
- embarrassment
- bar
- stumbling block
- fender
- constraint
- trammel
- impediment
- bulwark
- roadblock
- buffer
- interference
- handicap
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
hedger Sentence Examples
- The farmer planted a dense hedger of hawthorn bushes along the boundary of his property.
- The thorny hedger formed an impenetrable barrier, keeping out unwanted intruders.
- The birds nested and sang in the hedger, providing a vibrant chorus throughout the year.
- The hedger served as a windbreak, protecting the crops from strong gusts.
- The farmer trimmed the hedger regularly, maintaining its shape and ensuring its effectiveness as a barrier.
- The hedger provided a natural habitat for small mammals, insects, and other wildlife.
- The hiker stumbled upon an ancient hedger, its twisted branches and gnarled roots hinting at its long history.
- The thorny hedger prevented the sheep from straying beyond their designated grazing area.
- The hedger created privacy and seclusion in the garden, shielding it from the hustle and bustle of the city.
- The dense hedger absorbed carbon dioxide, contributing to the reduction of air pollution.
FAQs About the word hedger
a respondent who avoids giving a clear direct answer, someone who counterbalances one transaction (as a bet) against another in order to protect against loss, a
barrier, wall,fence, barricade, block, chain,obstacle, let, obstruction, bumper
door, portal, entry, doorway,door, gate, entry, gate, portal, entrance
The farmer planted a dense hedger of hawthorn bushes along the boundary of his property.
The thorny hedger formed an impenetrable barrier, keeping out unwanted intruders.
The birds nested and sang in the hedger, providing a vibrant chorus throughout the year.
The hedger served as a windbreak, protecting the crops from strong gusts.
