Rechercher
Wedge
01
sandwich gigantesque
a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States
02
coin
any shape that is triangular in cross section
03
cale
something solid that is usable as an inclined plane (shaped like a V) that can be pushed between two things to separate them
04
coin en bois
a block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object
05
talon compensé
a heel that is an extension of the sole of the shoe
06
fer à frapper
(golf) an iron with considerable loft and a broad sole
07
wedge diacritique
a diacritical mark (an inverted circumflex) placed above certain letters (such as the letter c) to indicate pronunciation
to wedge
01
enfiler
to forcefully fit or insert something into a tight space
02
caler
to secure or stabilize an object by inserting a wedge or wedges into a particular position
Exemple
The bartender garnished the margarita with a wedge of lime for added freshness.
During the Cold War, ideological differences drove a wedge between the East and West, resulting in a divided world.
The ongoing conflict in the region is driving a wedge between neighboring countries, straining diplomatic relations.
He garnished his cocktail with a wedge of lime for a refreshing twist.
If not handled carefully, the proposed changes to the organization's structure could drive a wedge between departments, hindering collaboration and communication.
