Peg
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British pronunciation/pˈɛɡ/
American pronunciation/ˈpɛɡ/

Definition & Meaning of "peg"

Peg
01

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

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

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

04

a prosthesis that replaces a missing leg

05

informal terms for the leg

06

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

07

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

to peg
01

to secure by using a small, pointed wooden device

to peg definition and meaning
02

to establish or set a specific price, rate, or amount for something

03

to firmly secure or stabilize something in place using a pin

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The cellist adjusted the pegs on her cello to tune the instrument to the correct pitch before the chamber music recital.
The ambitious entrepreneur found herself as a square peg in the conservative corporate environment.
You can find really stylish clothes off the peg, if you look hard enough.
The carpenter used a mallet to force the wooden peg into the tight joint.
The tuner listened intently, making small adjustments to the violin's pegs until it sounded perfect.
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