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hedge (EN)
nom, verb

nom “hedge”

singular hedge, plural hedges
  1. tanques (una fila d'arbustos plantats de prop o arbres baixos que formen una tanca o límit)
    The farmer planted a hedge to separate his land from the neighbor's.
  2. tanca
    The extra security measures served as a hedge against potential threats.
  3. evasiva
    His speech was full of hedges, leaving us uncertain about his plans.
  4. cobertura (una inversió o estratègia destinada a reduir la pèrdua financera potencial)
    Many investors use bonds as a hedge against market downturns.

verb “hedge”

infinitiu hedge; ell hedges; passat hedged; part. pass. hedged; ger. hedging
  1. Cobrir-se (protegir-se contra pèrdues financeres fent transaccions de compensació o equilibratge)
    The company hedged against currency risks by buying foreign exchange futures.
  2. esquivar
    When asked directly, she hedged and spoke about unrelated topics.
  3. envoltar (amb una tanca)
    They hedged their property to keep out trespassers.