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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. 1.A cylindrical wooden or metal object used to fasten or as a bearing between objects.
  2. 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. 3.A protrusion used to hang things on.
  4. 4.A support; a reason; a pretext.
  5. 5.A peg moved on a crib board to keep score.

verb

  1. 1.To fasten using a peg.
  2. 2.To affix or pin.
  3. 3.To fix a value or price.
  4. 4.To narrow the cuff openings of a pair of pants so that the legs take on a peg shape.
  5. 5.To throw.

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