hæk — meaning in English

English meaning

• hedge noun A row of closely planted bushes or shrubs forming a barrier or boundary.
• hurdle noun A barrier that a runner or horse must jump over during a race.

Senses

hæk is used for these senses in English:

• hedge A thicket of bushes or other shrubbery, especially one planted as a fence between two portions of land, or to separate the parts of a garden.
• hurdle (athletics, horses) An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race.

hedge — full definition

1. noun A row of closely planted bushes or shrubs forming a barrier or boundary.
2. noun A financial move made to reduce or offset the risk of a loss elsewhere.
3. noun A vague or noncommittal statement made to avoid being pinned down.
4. verb To avoid giving a straight answer or firm commitment.

hurdle — full definition

1. noun A barrier that a runner or horse must jump over during a race.
2. noun An obstacle or difficulty that must be overcome.
3. verb To jump over something while running, or to overcome a difficulty.

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