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Peg
01
clavija, pinza
a small, cylindrical or tapered piece of wood or plastic that is used to fasten clothes to a clothesline
02
clavija
a wooden, metal or plastic screw that is turned to regulate the strings of a musical instrument
03
tolete, clavija
a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
04
pierna artificial, prótesis de pierna
a prosthesis that replaces a missing leg
05
patas, zancas
informal terms for the leg
06
clavija, ficha
a small marker or token used to keep score on a scoring board or define locations etc.
07
lanzamiento rápido, tiro preciso
(baseball) a quick, accurate throw to a base to get a runner out
Ejemplos
The shortstop made a perfect peg to first base to get the runner out.
El campocorto hizo un lanzamiento perfecto a primera base para sacar al corredor.
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(Canada) a nickname for the city of Winnipeg
SlangEjemplos
The Peg has some great restaurants.
to peg
01
clavar, asegurar con una clavija
to secure by using a small, pointed wooden device
Transitive: to peg sth to a frame or support
Ejemplos
She pegged the laundry to the clothesline so it would n’t blow away.
Ella colgó la ropa en el tendedero para que no se volara.
02
fijar, anclar
to establish or set a specific price, rate, or amount for something
Transitive: to peg a price or rate at a specific level
Ejemplos
The landlord pegged the rent for the apartment at a reasonable level to attract tenants.
El propietario fijó el alquiler del apartamento en un nivel razonable para atraer inquilinos.
03
clavar, asegurar
to firmly secure or stabilize something in place using a pin
Transitive: to peg sth
Ejemplos
She pegged the dress fabric in place with pins before starting to sew.
Ella aseguró la tela del vestido en su lugar con alfileres antes de comenzar a coser.
