What does Hedge mean?

noun — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
noun — an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement
noun — any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk
verb — minimize loss or risk
verb — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
verb — enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges

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