peg

B2
Pronunciation
/pɛɡ/
Noun
15 definition(s)
1 Definition

A cylindrical wooden or metal object used to fasten or as a bearing between objects.

2 Definition

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.

3 Definition

A protrusion used to hang things on.

Example Sentences
  • Hang your coat on the peg and come in.
4 Definition

A support; a reason; a pretext.

Example Sentences
  • a peg to hang a claim upon
5 Definition

A peg moved on a crib board to keep score.

6 Definition

A fixed exchange rate, where a currency's value is matched to the value of another currency or measure such as gold

7 Definition

A small quantity of a strong alcoholic beverage.

8 Definition

A place formally allotted for fishing

9 Definition

A leg or foot.

10 Definition

One of the pins of a musical instrument, on which the strings are strained.

11 Definition

A step; a degree.

12 Definition

Short for clothes peg.

13 Definition

A topic of interest, such as an ongoing event or an anniversary, around which various features can be developed.

14 Definition

A stump.

15 Definition

The penetration of one's (male) partner in the anus using a dildo.

Example Sentences
  • Get your strap-on out and give me a nice peg!
Verb
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

To fasten using a peg.

Example Sentences
  • Let's peg the rug to the floor.
2 Definition

To affix or pin.

Example Sentences
  • I found a tack and pegged your picture to the bulletin board.
3 Definition

To fix a value or price.

Example Sentences
  • China's currency is no longer pegged to the American dollar.
4 Definition

To narrow the cuff openings of a pair of pants so that the legs take on a peg shape.

5 Definition

To throw.

6 Definition

To indicate or ascribe an attribute to. (Assumed to originate from the use of pegs or pins as markers on a bulletin board or a list.)

Example Sentences
  • He's been pegged as a suspect.
7 Definition

To move one's pegs to indicate points scored; to score with a peg.

Example Sentences
  • She pegged twelve points.
8 Definition

To reach or exceed the maximum value on (a scale or gauge).

Example Sentences
  • We pegged the speedometer across the flats.
9 Definition

(typically in heterosexual contexts) To engage in anal sex by penetrating (one's male partner) with a dildo.

10 Definition

To keep working hard at something; to peg away.