wedgeKK [ˈwɛdʒ] ｜ /ˈwɛdʒ/
GEPT 中高級
C1noun
a solid piece of material, often triangular in shape, that can be used to separate or lift objects
The construction worker used a sturdy metal wedge to separate the large blocks of concrete.
楔子；三角形物
C2noun
a triangular shape or cross section
The cake was too large to fit in the square pan, so I decided to use a round one instead. I used a wedge of cake to fill in the gap between the two halves of the cake.
C2noun
a diacritical mark (an inverted circumflex) placed above certain letters (such as the letter c) to indicate pronunciation
In French, the wedge above the letter 'c' is used to indicate a soft 's' sound, as in the word 'garçon'.
C1noun
a shoe heel that is an extension of the sole of the shoe
She wore black wedge heels to the party, giving her a stylish and elevated look.
楔形鞋跟；厚底
C2noun
(in golf) an iron with considerable loft and a broad sole
He expertly used his wedge to chip the ball out of the bunker.
C1noun
a large sandwich made with a long, crusty roll, filled with meats, cheese, and vegetables, and often condiments; known by different names in different parts of the United States
I decided to grab a delicious wedge for lunch, filled with roast beef, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo.
C1noun
a block of wood or other material used to prevent a heavy object from sliding or rolling
The construction workers placed a wedge under the large rock to keep it from rolling down the hill.
C2verb
to insert or force something into a narrow space
He used a screwdriver to wedge open the stuck door.