hedge

a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement

when you say `maybe' you are just hedging

any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change

minimize loss or risk

diversify your financial portfolio to hedge price risks

hedge your bets

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

He dodged the issue

she skirted the problem

enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges

hedge the property

hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge

The animals were hedged in