Wedge (disambiguation)
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The term wedge can refer to any one of the following things:
- In mechanics, a simple machine used to separate two objects, or portions of objects, through the application of force is often called a wedge.
- In mathematics, the wedge product or the wedge sum.
- In science fiction, Wedge Antilles (Star Wars). See also Wedge-type characters (science fiction).
- In phonetics, wedge is a name commonly used for the open-mid back unrounded vowel.
- Among golf clubs, a wedge is a specialized type of iron.
- In U.S. geography, the Wedge is part of the border between Delaware and Pennsylvania.
- In auto racing, an adjustment to make a car handle better. Often to fix a looseness or tightness situation. Made through holes in the rear window of the racecar, using a wrench.
- In Westchester County, New York, a hero sandwich, submarine sandwich, or hoagie is called a wedge.
