What does hedge mean?
A row of plants, usually shrubs or trees, planted to mark a boundary or to provide shelter. To avoid a direct answer or to express a qualification.
Example
"The garden was surrounded by a beautiful hedge that blocked the view of the neighboring houses. She tried to hedge her answer by saying she wasn't sure."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.