wedge meaning in Dutch — wig, spie, vendel

wedge in Dutch

wig

noun

One of the simple machines; a piece of material, such as metal or wood, thick at one edge and tapered to a thin edge at the other for insertion in a narrow crevice, used for splitting, tightening, securing, or levering.

spie

noun

One of the simple machines; a piece of material, such as metal or wood, thick at one edge and tapered to a thin edge at the other for insertion in a narrow crevice, used for splitting, tightening, securing, or levering.

vendel

noun

What does "wedge" mean?

noun A piece of material, thick at one end and tapering to a thin edge, used to split, tighten, or lever things apart.
"He hammered a wedge into the log to split it in two."
noun A piece of food or other material cut into this triangular shape.
"She served a wedge of lemon with the fish."
noun Something that creates a division or growing gap between people or things.
"The controversial policy drove a wedge between the two allies."
verb To force something tightly into a narrow space.
"He wedged a folded napkin under the wobbly table leg."

wedge in a sentence

He hammered a wedge into the log to split it in two.
A doorstop is really just a wedge that keeps a door from swinging shut.
She served a wedge of lemon with the fish.
The controversial policy drove a wedge between the two allies.

Common Dutch translations

the of to and A in I that for you IT on

Frequently asked questions

What is "wedge" in Dutch?

"wedge" in Dutch is wig, spie, vendel. wedge means: A piece of material, thick at one end and tapering to a thin edge, used to split, tighten, or lever things apart.

How do you use "wedge" in a sentence?

Example: "He hammered a wedge into the log to split it in two." In Dutch, "wedge" is wig, spie, vendel.

Are there other ways to say "wedge" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "wedge": wig, spie, vendel.