A piece of wood, metal, or some other material having one thick end and tapering to a thin edge, that is driven between two objects or parts of an object to secure or separate them.

He used a wedge to split the log into smaller pieces.

A golf club with a low, angled face for short-range shots.

She selected a wedge from her golf bag to make the shot onto the green.

A triangular piece of material, such as a slice of fruit or cheese.

The salad was garnished with a wedge of lemon.

A shoe with a heel that is wedge-shaped, extending from the back of the shoe to the front.

She wore a pair of stylish wedges to the party.

An object or factor that creates division or separation between people, groups, or ideas; something that figuratively drives a wedge.

The new policy acted as a wedge between the coalition partners.

wedgeverb

To force into a narrow space.

She wedged the book between the other two on the shelf.

To split or force apart with or as if with a wedge.

He wedged the log to make it easier to split.

To fix in position using a wedge.

They wedged the door open with a piece of wood.

To create separation or discord between people, groups, or ideas.

The controversial remarks wedged the community into opposing camps.