Hedge

usgb/hedʒ/
noun

A fence or boundary made from a line of closely planted shrubs or low trees.

She trimmed the hedge around her property.
Visual representation of "hedge" - A fence or boundary made from a line of closely planted shrubs or low trees

Often appears as...

  • hedge trimming
  • hedge planting
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Visual representation of "hedge"
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Visual Descriptor

Use 'hedge' to describe a natural fence creating privacy or boundary.

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They planted a hedge for more backyard privacy.
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Garden Vocabulary

'Hedge' is often used in the context of gardening and landscaping.

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The gardeners are coming over for some hedge trimming.
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Nature Barrier

A 'hedge' can be a habitat for wildlife, providing context for environmental topics.

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Birds nested in the lush green hedge.
Visual representation of the word "Hedge"

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