hedging
Pronunciation:
/ˈhɛdʒɪŋ/verb
Definitions
To enclose with a hedge or hedges.
Example: to hedge a field or garden
To obstruct or surround.
To offset the risk associated with.
To avoid verbal commitment.
Example: He carefully hedged his statements with weasel words.
noun
Definitions
The act of one who hedges (in various senses).