wedge
noun, verb9 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.6
to use an object to hold something, such as a door or window, in an open position
to use an object to secure something, preventing it from moving
wedge firmly7.0
to fix something securely in a position so it cannot move
to fix something securely into a narrow or confined space
to force into a narrow space between two things
wedge into6.9
to force something into a small space or position
to fix something in place by pressing it against another surface or object
wedge under6.3
to fix or place something in the space beneath an object
wedge behind6.0
to place or get stuck in the space at the back of something