peg
1peg
noun \ˈpeg\Definition of PEG
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a : a small usually cylindrical pointed or tapered piece (as of wood) used to pin down or fasten things or to fit into or close holes : pin, plug b British : clothespin c : a predetermined level at which something (as a price) is fixed
2
a : a projecting piece used as a support or boundary marker b : something (as a fact or issue) used as a support, pretext, or reason <a news peg for the story>
3
a : one of the movable wooden pegs set in the head of a stringed instrument (as a violin) that are turned to regulate the pitch of the strings — see violin illustration b : a step or degree especially in estimation
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: a pointed prong or claw for catching or tearing
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British : drink <poured himself out a stiff peg — Dorothy Sayers>
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: something (as a leg) resembling a peg
7
: throw; especially : a hard throw in baseball made in an attempt to put out a base runner
Examples of PEG
- Her coat hung on a peg by the door.
- <took the arrogant student down a peg>
Origin of PEG
Middle English pegge, probably from Middle Dutch
First Known Use: 15th century
2peg
verbpeggedpeg·ging
Definition of PEG
transitive verb
1
a : to put a peg into b British : to pin (laundry) on a clothesline
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: to mark by pegs
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: throw
intransitive verb
1
: to work steadily and diligently —often used with away
2
: to move along vigorously or hastily : hustle
Examples of PEG
- Is the tent pegged down all the way?
- peg the price of wheat at its current level
- His bonus is pegged to how many sales he makes each year for the company.
First Known Use of PEG
1543
Related to PEG
- Synonyms
- assort, break down, categorize, class, codify, compartment, compartmentalize, digest, distinguish, distribute, grade, group, classify, place, range, rank, relegate, separate, sort, type
3peg
adjectiveDefinition of PEG
: wide at the top and narrow at the bottom <peg pants>
Variants of PEG
peg or pegged
First Known Use of PEG
1681
PEG
abbreviationDefinition of PEG
polyethylene glycol
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