wedge under

Frequency: 6.30.6 per million words

to fix or place something in the space beneath an object

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Examples (10)

  • She wedged a chair firmly under the door handle.
  • He had to wedge a piece of cardboard under the table leg to stop it from wobbling.
  • The strong winds wedged the boat tightly under the pier.
  • Can you wedge this book under the window to keep it from rattling?
  • I managed to wedge my suitcase under the seat on the crowded train.
  • A small stone was wedged firmly under the car tire, causing a slow leak.
  • Please wedge this wooden block under the door to hold it open.
  • He had to wedge himself under the low ceiling to retrieve the fallen ball.
  • They will wedge the support beams under the collapsing roof as quickly as possible.
  • The workers are currently wedging insulation under the floorboards to improve thermal efficiency.