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Weichzeichner — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • hedge noun A row of closely planted bushes or shrubs forming a barrier or boundary.

Senses

Weichzeichner is used for these senses in English:

  • hedge (linguistics, especially, applied linguistics, and, pragmatics) A noncommittal or intentionally ambiguous statement.

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.

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