wedge shape
wɛdʒ ʃeɪp
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Definition of wedge shape - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
objecttriangular block used to split or hold things apart
  • He used a wedge shape to split the log.
wedge
2.
mathematicsshape with thick end tapering to thin edge
  • The doorstop has a wedge shape to keep the door open.
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Images of wedge shape

  • wedge shape: triangular block used to split or hold things apart
    triangular block used to split or hold things apart
  • wedge shape: shape with thick end tapering to thin edge
    shape with thick end tapering to thin edge

Expressions with wedge

wedge inv.
push something into a small or tight space with effort
She tried to wedge in her suitcase under the bed.
wedge betweenv.
cause separation or conflict between people
The rumor wedged between the two friends.
wedge politicsn.
political strategy to divide opponents or electorate
The candidate used wedge politics to gain support.
thin end of the wedgen.
small initial step leading to larger negative consequences
Allowing this rule is the thin end of the wedge for more restrictions.
drive a wedgev.
cause conflict or hostility between people
The rumor drove a wedge between the team members.
thin edge of the wedgen.
small first step leading to larger, often negative, result
This law is the thin edge of the wedge for more restrictions.

Expressions with shape

in shapeadj.
physically fit and healthy
She exercises daily to stay in shape.
rough shapen.
poor or deteriorated condition
The car was in rough shape after the accident.
shape upv.
develop or progress in a promising way
The project is shaping up nicely..
take shapev.
become more defined or organized
The project began to take shape after months of planning.
back into shapev.
restore physical fitness after inactivity
She worked hard to back into shape after the injury.
get into shapev.
improve physical fitness through exercise
She decided to get into shape for the summer.
in bad shapeadj.
not in good physical condition
After the long hike, he was in bad shape.
in great shapeadj.
physically fit and healthy
After months of training, she's in great shape.
in poor shapeadj.
not in good condition or health
The car is in poor shape after the accident.
keep in shapev.
stay physically healthy and fit by exercising or eating well
She works out daily to keep in shape.

Terms related to wedge shape

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formgeometryinclinematerialobjectshapetooltriangleconefiguregeometricprism

Terms with wedge shape included in their meaning

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wedge-shapedadj.
mathematics
having the shape of a wedge
sphenoidadj.
geometry
having a wedge shape

Examples of wedge shape in a sentence

  • She carved a wedge shape out of the soap.
  • The tool has a wedge shape for splitting wood.
  • The sculpture was designed in a wedge shape.

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  1. French:coin, ...
  2. German:keilförmiges Objekt, Keilform, ...
  3. Italian:forma a cuneo, forma di cuneo, ...
  4. Spanish:pieza en forma de cuña, ...
  5. Portuguese:forma de cunha, formato de cunha, ...
  6. Chinese:楔形物, 楔形, ...
  7. Japanese:くさび形, ...
  8. Arabic:إِسْفين, شكل إسفيني, ...
  9. Hebrew:יָתֵד, צוּרַת טְרִיז, ...
  10. Russian:клиновидная форма, ...
  11. Ukrainian:клин, клиноподібна форма, ...
  12. Hindi:पच्चर, पच्चराकार, ...

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