wedge definition by Wordo

Noun

One

of

the

simple machines

;

a

piece

of

material

,

such

as

metal

or

wood

,

thick

at

one

edge

and

tapered

to

a

thin

edge

at

the

other

for

insertion

in

a

narrow

crevice

,

used

for

splitting

,

tightening

,

securing

,

or

levering

.

Verb

To

support

or

secure

using

a

wedge

.