Wedge
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A wedge is a triangular tool or object with a sharp edge used to split, lift, or secure materials.
Historically, wedges were among the first simple machines, enabling tasks like splitting logs or stone.
In golf, a wedge is a club designed for short, high-trajectory shots, often used to escape sand traps or rough terrain.
In footwear, a wedge heel is a continuous sole that elevates the heel higher than the toe.
In carpentry, wedges are used to tighten joints or stabilize structures.
She used a wedge to keep the door open.
Edged carving implement
- splitterSomething that separates
- axeBladed tool for chopping
- maulAttack with brutal force
- doorstopKeeps entryways ajar
shim · spacer · lever · pry · cleave · split · chock · mallet
Three-sided plane figure
- slicePortion cut off
- segmentDistinct part of whole
- taperNarrow gradually toward point
- pointExact location or meaning
edge · angle · sector · sliver · chunk · piece · corner · narrow
Separate into parts
estrange · alienate · friction · conflict · gap · barrier · distance · isolate
Foot's rear underside
- platformRaised flat structure
- espadrilleRope-soled canvas shoe
- sandalSole with straps
- bootHigh shoe or startup
shoe · sole · elevation · lift · cork · comfort · summer · casual
Cooked fruit spread
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
- lodgeTemporary woodland dwelling
- forceStrength or compulsion
- cramForce into tight space
stuff · pack · tight · stuck · immovable · secure · fix · position
chisel
Edged carving implement
doorstop · shim · spacer · lever · pry · cleave · split · chock · mallet · hammer
triangle
Three-sided plane figure
point · edge · angle · sector · sliver · chunk · piece · corner · narrow · gradient
divide
Separate into parts
discord · estrange · alienate · friction · conflict · gap · barrier · distance · isolate · faction
heel
Foot's rear underside
- platformRaised flat structure
- espadrilleRope-soled canvas shoe
- sandalSole with straps
boot · shoe · sole · elevation · lift · cork · comfort · summer · casual · fashion
jam
Cooked fruit spread
cram · stuff · pack · tight · stuck · immovable · secure · fix · position · anchor
club
Organization with membership
lob · gap · approach · chip · bunker · loft · backspin · greenside · lie · rough
slice
Portion cut off
orange · potato · tomato · watermelon · apple · cake · pie · quiche · garnish · citrus
- Star WarsDarth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Jedi, dark side, lightsaber
- Wensleydale
- drive a wedgeCause separation between parties
- potato wedgesThick triangular fried tubers
- drives a wedge betweenCreates discord among allies
- lemon wedgeCut slice of sour fruit
- drove a wedge betweenCreated intentional discord
- driven a wedge betweenDeliberately caused separation