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were wedged

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One of the simple machines; a piece of material, such as metal or wood, thick at one edge and tapered to a thin edge at the other for insertion in a narrow crevice, used for splitting, tightening, securing, or levering.

  • Stick a wedge under the door, will you? It keeps blowing shut.

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Below us, rows of tin roofs were wedged tightly between apartment buildings.

Inside the modest, shingled building, dozens of whole fish were wedged into a crushed-ice display.

Objects were crammed into display cases, which were wedged into narrow rooms.

Others were wedged on exit ramps, crossing traffic lanes and hindering efforts to plow.

He said the two dead men were wedged in a corner while a third man was nearby, barely conscious.

Trays of bright white Paris daisies filled the trunk, and cartons of variegated ivy were wedged in the passenger seat.

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The two compartments were wedged-shaped to funnel a fish through the hurdle.

The new rail was wedged into place.

My fingers are wedged inside a fissure.

But a business card was wedged against the door.

All amongst them, rearing, slipping horses  are wedged.

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