Definitions

1. noun

A piece of wood, plastic, or other material used to split or separate something, especially logs.

“The carpenter used a wedge to split the log into two equal pieces.”

2. noun

A part of something that is shaped like a wedge, especially a piece of a shoe that fits between the toes and the rest of the foot.

“She struggled to get her shoes on because the wedge was pinching her toe.”

3. noun

A factor or influence that causes a change or difference in something.

“The new policy is a wedge that could divide the company’s employees.”

4. verb

To fit or insert something into a narrow space, especially between two parts of something.

“Try to wedge the book between the shelves, but it won’t fit.”

5. verb

To cause or effect a change or difference in something.

“The new policy will wedge a gap between the management and the employees.”