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To hedge a bet

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to bet upon both sides; that is, after having bet on one side, to bet also on the other, thus guarding against loss. See hedge{5}.

See also: Hedge

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To heave in stays
To heave out a sail
To heave taut
To heave the lead
To heave the log
To heave up
To heave up anchor
To hedge a bet
To held in
To help forward
To help off
To help on
To help out
To hem about
To hem out

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