hedging verbal noun. ['hɛdʒɪŋ] LME.
[from HEDGE verb + -ING¹.]
1. The laying, repairing, or trimming of hedges. LME.

2. (The trees, bushes, etc., forming) a hedge. LME.

3. The securing of, or limiting the possible loss on, a bet or financial speculation. M17.

4. Evasion; refusal to commit oneself. E18.

Comb.:
hedging-bill a long-handled bill for cutting and trimming hedges.

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