nounπShareA cylindrical wooden or metal object used to fasten or as a bearing between objects."The carpenter used a peg to hold the two pieces of wood together. "itemmaterialutensilpartbuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMeasurement 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."After a successful deer hunt, the hunters recorded the "peg" at 1.5 meters to document the animal's size. "animaltraditionhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA protrusion used to hang things on."Hang your coat on the peg and come in."itemutilitythingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA support; a reason; a pretext."a peg to hang a claim upon"pointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA peg moved on a crib board to keep score."After scoring a fifteen, I moved my peg four spaces forward on the crib board. "gamesportnumberitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fixed exchange rate, where a currency's value is matched to the value of another currency or measure such as gold"To protect its economy, the small country established a peg to the US dollar, ensuring its currency maintained a fixed value relative to the dollar. "economyfinancebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small quantity of a strong alcoholic beverage."My grandfather enjoyed a small peg of whiskey after dinner every night. "drinkamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA place formally allotted for fishing"The fishing club's members have their designated peg on the lake. "placesportfishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA leg or foot."The dog's front peg was injured in the fight with the other dog. "bodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of the pins of a musical instrument, on which the strings are strained."The violin's pegs were loose, causing the tuning to be unreliable. "musicpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA step; a degree.""With each completed assignment, Sarah moved up a peg in her understanding of the subject." "degreeachievementpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareShort for clothes peg."I used a peg to hang my laundry on the clothesline. "itemutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA topic of interest, such as an ongoing event or an anniversary, around which various features can be developed."The school's annual science fair served as the peg for a month of exciting classroom projects and experiments. "mediacommunicationbusinesseventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stump."The old oak tree had a large peg where a branch had broken off. "naturepartthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe penetration of one's (male) partner in the anus using a dildo."Get your strap-on out and give me a nice peg!"sexactionbodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fasten using a peg."Simple & Clear: "I used a small wooden peg to fasten the clothesline to the tree." "actionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo affix or pin."I found a tack and pegged your picture to the bulletin board."actionitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fix a value or price."The government decided to peg the price of rice to protect consumers from rising costs. "economybusinessfinancevalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo narrow the cuff openings of a pair of pants so that the legs take on a peg shape."My mom used to peg my jeans so they would fit tighter around my ankles. "styleappearancewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo throw."The child pegged the ball into the air. "actionsportmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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.)"The teacher pegged John as the most creative student in the class. "communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move one's pegs to indicate points scored; to score with a peg."She pegged twelve points."sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reach or exceed the maximum value on (a scale or gauge)."We pegged the speedometer across the flats."valueamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(typically in heterosexual contexts) To engage in anal sex by penetrating (one's male partner) with a dildo.sexactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo keep working hard at something; to peg away."She knew the exam would be difficult, so she decided to peg away at her studies every evening. "workactionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading