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hedges

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/hɛdʒɪz/ · hedg-es

A fence or boundary formed by a dense row of shrubs or low trees.

Meanings

nounformal

A fence or boundary formed by a dense row of shrubs or low trees.

ایک موٹی قطار جو جھاڑیوں یا چھوٹے درختوں سے بنی ہوتی ہے اور باڑ یا حد بندی کا کام دیتی ہے۔

باڑ

baar

Synonyms

fenceboundaryenclosureباڑحدکنارہ

Antonyms

openinggapvoidکھلی جگہخلافاصلے

Common Collocations

  • hedge trimmers
  • living hedge
  • hedge row

Example Sentences

The garden was surrounded by tall hedges that provided privacy.

باغ کا احاطہ اونچی باڑوں سے تھا جو رازداری فراہم کرتی تھیں۔

Bagh ka ahata unchi baaron se tha jo razdari faraham karti thin.

They planted hedges along the pathway to create a beautiful border.

انہوں نے راستے کے ساتھ ساتھ باڑیں لگا کر ایک خوبصورت سرحد بنائی۔

Unhoon ne raste ke sath sath baarain laga kar aik khoobsurat sarhad banai.

Hedges can serve as natural barriers against wind and noise.

باڑیں ہوا اور شور کے خلاف قدرتی رکاوٹ کے طور پر کام کر سکتی ہیں۔

Baarein hawa aur shor ke khilaf qudrati rukawat ke tor par kaam kar sakti hain.

Easily Confused With

hedge:Hedge is the singular form, while hedges is the plural form referring to multiple fences or boundaries.

Word Family

hedge
nounباڑ
hedged
verbباڑ لگانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember hedges as those green barriers that separate gardens.

Imagine a beautiful garden lined with vibrant green bushes forming a protective boundary.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "hǣgc" — fence or boundary

First known use: 15th century

The term 'hedge' originates from the Old English word 'hǣgc', which means a protective fence or boundary, typically made of bushes or low trees.