Peg
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British pronunciation/pˈɛɡ/
American pronunciation/ˈpɛɡ/

"peg"的定义和意义

01

夹子, 衣夹

a small, cylindrical or tapered piece of wood or plastic that is used to fasten clothes to a clothesline
peg definition and meaning

What is a "peg"?

A peg is a small device used for fastening clothes or other items to a clothesline or clotheshorse, typically made of plastic or wood, with two prongs that can be squeezed together to open the jaws of the peg and released to secure the item. Pegs are a convenient tool for drying clothes, allowing them to hang freely in the breeze and sunshine without slipping or falling from the line. They are also used for other purposes, such as clipping papers together or hanging decorations. Pegs come in various sizes and shapes and can be found in a range of colors and materials to suit different needs and preferences.

02

调音钉, 琴钉

a wooden, metal or plastic screw that is turned to regulate the strings of a musical instrument
peg definition and meaning

What is a "peg"?

A peg is a small, cylindrical piece of wood or metal used on stringed instruments to adjust the tension of the strings. It is typically found at the top end of instruments like violins, guitars, and cellos. By turning the peg, the player can tighten or loosen the string, thereby changing its pitch. Proper adjustment of the pegs is essential for tuning the instrument accurately and maintaining its sound quality.

03

桨撑, 桨钉

a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
04

义腿, 假肢

a prosthesis that replaces a missing leg
05

, 腿部

informal terms for the leg
06

记分针, 标记

a small marker or token used to keep score on a scoring board or define locations etc.
07

投球, 快速投球

(baseball) a quick, accurate throw to a base to get a runner out

What is a "peg"?

A peg in baseball or softball refers to a strong and accurate throw made by a player, typically when trying to get a runner out. The term is often used when a fielder makes a quick throw to a base, aiming to tag out a runner attempting to steal or advance. For example, a catcher might make a peg to second base to try to stop a runner from stealing. It highlights the strength and precision of the throw, making it an important play in defense.

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The outfielder 's peg to home plate prevented the runner from scoring.
The third baseman 's quick peg to second resulted in a double play.
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用钉子固定, 用木钉固定

to secure by using a small, pointed wooden device
Transitive: to peg sth to a frame or support
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She is currently pegging the fabric to the embroidery hoop for stitching.
她正在用木钉固定面料到刺绣框上,以便缝纫。
The gardener pegged the vines to a wooden trellis to help them grow upright.
园丁用钉子固定藤蔓在木制棚架上,以帮助它们直立生长。
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定价, 固定

to establish or set a specific price, rate, or amount for something
Transitive: to peg a price or rate at a specific level
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The government decided to peg the minimum wage at $ 15 per hour to ensure fair compensation for workers.
政府决定将最低工资定价为每小时15美元,以确保工人获得公平的报酬。
The company chose to peg the interest rate on their loans at 3 % to attract more customers.
该公司选择将其贷款的利率定在3%,以吸引更多客户。
03

钉牢, 固定

to firmly secure or stabilize something in place using a pin
Transitive: to peg sth
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They pegged the picnic blanket with stakes to prevent it from blowing away.
他们用钉子固定野餐布,以防它被吹走。
The decorator pegged the streamers along the wall for the party setup.
装饰者把彩带固定在墙上,为派对布置做好准备。
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