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hedge (EN)
Selfstandige naamwoord, werkwoord

Selfstandige naamwoord “hedge”

enkelvoud hedge, meervoud hedges
  1. heining (’n ry van dig geplante struike of lae bome wat ’n heining of grens vorm)
    The farmer planted a hedge to separate his land from the neighbor's.
  2. heining
    The extra security measures served as a hedge against potential threats.
  3. verskansing
    His speech was full of hedges, leaving us uncertain about his plans.
  4. verskansing (’n belegging of strategie wat bedoel is om potensiële finansiële verlies te verminder)
    Many investors use bonds as a hedge against market downturns.

werkwoord “hedge”

infinitief hedge; hy hedges; verlede tyd hedged; verlede deelw. hedged; ger. hedging
  1. verskans (om jouself teen finansiële verlies te beskerm deur balanseer- of kompensasie-transaksies te maak)
    The company hedged against currency risks by buying foreign exchange futures.
  2. huiwer
    When asked directly, she hedged and spoke about unrelated topics.
  3. omhein
    They hedged their property to keep out trespassers.