noun
plural wedges
[count] a piece of wood, metal, etc., with one pointed end and one thicker end that is used to split something, to fit into a space, to separate two things stuck together, etc.
something that is shaped like a triangle or wedge
a golf club that is used for hitting short, high shots
drive a wedge between
to cause disagreement or anger between (people who had been friendly before)
the thin end of the wedge
verb
always followed by an adverb or preposition wedges; wedged; wedging
[+ obj] to force (someone or something) into a very small or narrow space
to use a wedge or similar object to keep (something, such as a door or window) in an open or closed position
