: shaped like a wedge

Examples of wedged in a Sentence

the pebble in the heel of his shoe was pretty well wedged
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The custom footwear, which resembled a wedged bootie, sparked a wave of admiration from fans on X, with many commenting that it's bound to set a new trend. Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 The clogs have a subtle wedged heel for support, which many people say helps with issues like plantar fasciitis. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wedged was in 1552

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“Wedged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wedged. Accessed 17 Feb. 2025.

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