Peg
/pɛɡ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:6 ptsWWF:8 pts3 letters
Definition of Peg
noun
- A cylindrical wooden or metal object used to fasten or as a bearing between objects.
- Measurement between the pegs: after killing an animal hunters used the distance between a peg near the animal's nose and one near the end of its tail to measure its body length.
- A protrusion used to hang things on.
"Hang your coat on the peg and come in."
- A support; a reason; a pretext.
"a peg to hang a claim upon"
- A peg moved on a crib board to keep score.
verb
- To fasten using a peg.
"Let's peg the rug to the floor."
- To affix or pin.
"I found a tack and pegged your picture to the bulletin board."
- To fix a value or price.
"China's currency is no longer pegged to the American dollar."
- To narrow the cuff openings of a pair of pants so that the legs take on a peg shape.
- To throw.
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