hedge

An intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement.

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

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

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

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”

Minimize loss or risk.

“diversify your financial portfolio to hedge price risks”

“hedge your bets”