noun🔗ShareClavija, espigaA 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. "El carpintero usó una clavija para sujetar las dos piezas de madera.itemmaterialutensilpartbuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMedida entre las estacasMeasurement 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. "Después de una exitosa cacería de ciervos, los cazadores registraron la "medida entre las estacas" en 1,5 metros para documentar el tamaño del animal.animaltraditionhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareClavija, ganchoA protrusion used to hang things on."Hang your coat on the peg and come in."Cuelga tu abrigo en el gancho y entra.itemutilitythingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareApoyo, razón, pretextoA support; a reason; a pretext."a peg to hang a claim upon"Un pretexto para colgar una reclamación.pointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareClavijaA peg moved on a crib board to keep score."After scoring a fifteen, I moved my peg four spaces forward on the crib board. "Después de anotar quince, moví mi clavija cuatro espacios hacia adelante en el tablero de cribbage.gamesportnumberitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTipo de cambio fijo, anclajeA 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. "Para proteger su economía, el pequeño país estableció un tipo de cambio fijo con el dólar estadounidense, asegurando que su moneda mantuviera un valor fijo en relación con el dólar.economyfinancebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn trago, un culínA small quantity of a strong alcoholic beverage."My grandfather enjoyed a small peg of whiskey after dinner every night. "Mi abuelo disfrutaba de un trago de whisky después de cenar todas las noches.drinkamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLugar de pescaA place formally allotted for fishing"The fishing club's members have their designated peg on the lake. "Los miembros del club de pesca tienen su lugar de pesca designado en el lago.placesportfishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePiernaA leg or foot."The dog's front peg was injured in the fight with the other dog. "La pata delantera del perro resultó herida en la pelea con el otro perro.bodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareClavijaOne 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. "Las clavijas del violín estaban sueltas, lo que hacía que la afinación no fuera fiable.musicpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEscalón, gradoA step; a degree.""With each completed assignment, Sarah moved up a peg in her understanding of the subject." "Con cada tarea completada, Sarah avanzaba un grado en su comprensión del tema.degreeachievementpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePinza de la ropaShort for clothes peg."I used a peg to hang my laundry on the clothesline. "Usé una pinza de la ropa para colgar mi ropa en el tendedero.itemutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTema, asuntoA 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. "La feria de ciencias anual de la escuela sirvió como tema para un mes de emocionantes proyectos y experimentos en el aula.mediacommunicationbusinesseventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareClavija, estacaA stump."The old oak tree had a large peg where a branch had broken off. "El viejo roble tenía una estaca grande donde se había roto una rama.naturepartthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePenetración anal con un consoladorThe penetration of one's (male) partner in the anus using a dildo."Get your strap-on out and give me a nice peg!"¡Saca tu consolador y dame una buena penetración anal!sexactionbodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAsegurar con una clavijaTo fasten using a peg."Simple & Clear: "I used a small wooden peg to fasten the clothesline to the tree." "Usé una pequeña clavija de madera para asegurar el tendedero al árbol.actionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareClavar, sujetarTo affix or pin."I found a tack and pegged your picture to the bulletin board."Encontré un chinche y clavé tu foto en el tablón de anuncios.actionitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFijar, establecerTo fix a value or price."The government decided to peg the price of rice to protect consumers from rising costs. "El gobierno decidió fijar el precio del arroz para proteger a los consumidores de los crecientes costos.economybusinessfinancevalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEntallar los bajos del pantalónTo 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. "Mi madre solía entallar mis vaqueros para que me quedaran más ajustados alrededor de los tobillos.styleappearancewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLanzar, arrojarTo throw."The child pegged the ball into the air. "El niño lanzó la pelota al aire.actionsportmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAtribuir, adjudicarTo 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. "El profesor atribuyó a John el ser el estudiante más creativo de la clase.communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMover las clavijas para indicar los puntos anotados, anotar con una clavijaTo move one's pegs to indicate points scored; to score with a peg."She pegged twelve points."Ella anotó doce puntos.sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAlcanzar el máximoTo reach or exceed the maximum value on (a scale or gauge)."We pegged the speedometer across the flats."Alcanzamos el máximo en el velocímetro a través de las llanuras.valueamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePracticar sexo anal, penetrar con un consolador(typically in heterosexual contexts) To engage in anal sex by penetrating (one's male partner) with a dildo.sexactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEsforzarse, perseverarTo 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. "Sabía que el examen sería difícil, así que decidió esforzarse en sus estudios todas las noches.workactionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading