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.