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Wedged vs Swedged - What's the difference?

wedged | swedged |

As verbs the difference between wedged and swedged

is that wedged is (wedge) while swedged is (swedge).

wedged

English

Verb

(head)
  • (wedge)
  • (Internet) In a web-server context, to be stuck, incapable of proceeding without help.
  • Usage notes

    * (Internet) This is different from having crashed, in that, if the system has crashed, it has become totally non-functioning and will not respond to any probes; it will seem to be offline, disconnected, or powered down. If a server is wedged, it will respond to minor probes or requests, but will not be able to completely service the request to completion.

    swedged

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (swedge)

  • swedge

    English

    Noun

  • A tool (originally a bevelled chisel) for making grooves in horseshoes.
  • (Scotland, slang, uncountable) The drug MDMA.
  • Verb

  • To shape metal using a hammer or other force.
  • (colloquial) To leave (a restaurant etc.) without paying.
  • To fold under or round an object.
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