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wedge-shaped

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I give the world the patent on a wedge-shaped seat cushion to counteract the angle.

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Quick take

(of a leaf shape) narrowly triangular, wider at the apex and tapering toward the base

Meaning at a glance

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adjective

(of a leaf shape) narrowly triangular, wider at the apex and tapering toward the base

adjective

shaped like a wedge

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for wedge-shaped.

adjective

(of a leaf shape) narrowly triangular, wider at the apex and tapering toward the base

See also: cuneate

Example sentences

1

I give the world the patent on a wedge-shaped seat cushion to counteract the angle.

2

I use the large wedge-shaped steaks as the thin, flat tail-ends have too much surface area for the amount of meat.

3

We'll assume you make a better hand axe - sharper, cleaner lines and more wedge-shaped than the competitors.

4

Surprised that they didn’t take the opportunity to update the industrial design, especially of the MacBook Air which retains its wedge-shaped heft.

5

I've never had the slightest bit of trouble with opening my wedge-shaped Air - there's a large cutout of the bottom panel to allow your finger to fit underneath and get a grip on the lid...

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use wedge-shaped in a sentence?

I give the world the patent on a wedge-shaped seat cushion to counteract the angle.

What does wedge-shaped mean?

(of a leaf shape) narrowly triangular, wider at the apex and tapering toward the base

What part of speech is wedge-shaped?

wedge-shaped is commonly used as adjective.