hedge

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)

He dodged the issue

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

an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement

when you say `maybe' you are just hedging

hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge

The animals were hedged in