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Rarepegs
The correct spelling is pegs.
How to pronounce pegs
noun
IPA: /pɛɡz/
Say it like: Peg-s
The correct spelling is pegs. A cylindrical wooden or metal object used to fasten or as a bearing between objects. For example: "Hang your coat on the peg and come in."
Usage Examples
“Hang your coat on the peg and come in.”
“a peg to hang a claim upon”
“Get your strap-on out and give me a nice peg!”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A cylindrical wooden or metal object used to fasten or as a bearing between objects.
- 2.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.A protrusion used to hang things on.
- 4.A support; a reason; a pretext.
- 5.A peg moved on a crib board to keep score.
verb
- 1.To fasten using a peg.
- 2.To affix or pin.
- 3.To fix a value or price.
- 4.To narrow the cuff openings of a pair of pants so that the legs take on a peg shape.
- 5.To throw.
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