hedge

Sense 1 noun

a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

Sense 2 verb

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

He dodged the issue

Sense 3 noun

any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change

Sense 4 verb

hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge

The animals were hedged in

Sense 5 noun

an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement

when you say `maybe' you are just hedging

Sense 6 verb

enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges

hedge the property

Sense 7 verb

minimize loss or risk

diversify your financial portfolio to hedge price risks