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wedge

/wɛdʒ/

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1 · noun

a piece with a thin edge used to split or hold something

楔子

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He placed a wooden wedge under the door to keep it open.
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他在门下塞了一个木楔，让门保持敞开。
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Pronunciation: /wɛdʒ/

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