Definition

A person who creates or repairs hedges, or someone who takes protective measures in betting or investments.

Example

The hedger skillfully trimmed the bushes to create a beautiful garden border.

Conversation

Have you ever met a hedger before?

No, I haven't. What do they do exactly?

They help maintain gardens by trimming and shaping the hedges.

That sounds interesting! I could use a hedger for my backyard.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hedger → The word 'hedger' is formed from 'hedge' (from Old English *hæcge*, meaning a fence or boundary formed by a dense row of shrubs or low trees) and '-er' (meaning a person who). A hedger is a person who tends to or creates hedges, often for the purpose of enclosing land or marking boundaries.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'hedge' as a boundary made of plants, and the '-er' indicates a person involved with it. So, a hedger is someone who works with or maintains these plant boundaries.

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