Noun

1. A fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
2. Any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change
3. An intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement

Verb

1. Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
2. Hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge
3. Enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges
4. Minimize loss or risk