Wedge
Part of speech: noun
Definition: One of the simple machines; a piece of material, such as metal or wood, thick at one edge and tapered to a thin edge at the other for insertion in a narrow crevice, used for splitting, tightening, securing, or levering (Wikipedia article). A piece (of food etc.) having this shape. A flank of cavalry acting to split some portion of an opposing army, charging in an inverted V formation. A type of iron club used for short, high trajectories. A group of geese or swans when they are in flight in a V formation. Wedge-heeled shoes. A quantity of money.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To support or secure using a wedge. To force into a narrow gap. To work wet clay by cutting or kneading for the purpose of homogenizing the mass and expelling air bubbles.
Example sentence: There was a little nook on Air Force Two that contained the vice presidential seal, and I would sort of wedge myself in there and grade papers on the floor.
Deposit
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To leave or adhere one material or item onto another.To entrust one's assets to the care of another. Sometimes done as collateral.To put money or funds into an account.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Sediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems.asset that was left to the care of the otherMoney placed in an account.Anything left behind on a surface.A sum of money or other asset given as an initial payment, to show good faith, or to reserve something for purchase.
Example sentence: I don't believe in any Greatest Generation. I believe in great events. They sweep ordinary people up, expose them to extremes of human behavior and unimaginable tests of integrity and courage, and then deposit them back on the home front.