peg
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/peɡ/
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/peɡ/
noun
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A small stick or piece used to hold things together or hang things on.
He used a peg to hang his coat on the wall.
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A pointed stick pushed into the ground to hold a tent in place.
The tent peg kept the shelter secure during the storm.
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A clip used to attach wet clothes to a line.
She clipped the shirt to the line with a peg.
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A knob turned to tighten or loosen instrument strings.
He turned the peg to tune his guitar.
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A small amount of strong alcoholic drink.
He poured a peg of whiskey into his glass.
verb
R
To fasten something using pegs.
She pegged the laundry to the clothesline.
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To set prices or wages at a fixed level.
The company pegged salaries to match inflation.
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To think of someone in a certain way.
I pegged him as someone who loves adventure.
translation
A small stick or piece used to hold things together or hang things on.; A pointed stick pushed into the ground to hold a tent in place.; A clip used to attach wet clothes to a line.; A knob turned to tighten or loosen instrument strings.; A small amount of strong alcoholic drink.
To fasten something using pegs.; To set prices or wages at a fixed level.; To think of someone in a certain way.
Word Forms
3rd Present
pegs
Past
pegged
Perfect
pegged
Progressive
pegging
Plural
pegs