hedge

n 1: a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

[syn: {hedgerow}]

2: taking two positions that will offset each other if prices

change and so limiting financial risk [syn: {hedging}]

3: an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement [syn: {hedging}]

v : avoid or try to avoid, as of duties, questions and issues;

"He dodged the issue" [syn: {fudge}, {evade}, {put off},

{circumvent}, {parry}, {elude}, {skirt}, {dodge}, {duck},

{sidestep}]