- 1wedge something + adv./prep. to put or squeeze something tightly into a narrow space, so that it cannot move easily synonym jam The boat was now wedged between the rocks. She wedged herself into the passenger seat. The phone was wedged under his chin.
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- 2wedge something (+ adj.) to make something stay in a particular position, especially open or shut, by placing something against it to wedge the door open
wedge
verbNAmE//wɛdʒ//
Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they wedge he / she / it wedges
past simple wedged
-ing form wedging
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