Definition of "Hedge" :

noun: a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

noun: an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement

noun: any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change

verb: minimize loss or risk

"Diversify your financial portfolio to hedge price risks."

verb: avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

verb: enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges

"Hedge the property."

verb: hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge

"The animals were hedged in."