Word
hedges
Phoneticshedges
US/ˈhɛdʒɪz/
UK/hˈɛdʒɪz/
Definition
n. a row of bushes or small trees planted close together to form a fence. You often see them around gardens or fields to mark a boundary.
n. a fence or boundary formed by a dense row of shrubs or low trees. Often used in the plural to describe the perimeter of a garden or agricultural field.
Examples
“The gardener trims the hedges every summer.”
“Tall green hedges surround the property, providing privacy from the busy street outside.”
“In the English countryside, ancient hedges serve as vital wildlife corridors, connecting fragmented woodlands and providing nesting sites for various bird species.”
Examples
simple
“The gardener trims the hedges every summer.”
contextual
“Tall green hedges surround the property, providing privacy from the busy street outside.”
complex
“In the English countryside, ancient hedges serve as vital wildlife corridors, connecting fragmented woodlands and providing nesting sites for various bird species.”
Usage
Commonly used in the plural when referring to garden boundaries; the singular form often refers to a specific section of the planting.
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