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peg

The word “peg” has 1 syllable: peg

It's pronounced as /pɛɡ/

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In the thesaurus, “peg” has 110 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for peg along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for peg

Antonyms for peg

Meanings of peg

  • 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.
    6. A fixed exchange rate, where a currency's value is matched to the value of another currency or measure such as gold.
    7. A small quantity of a strong alcoholic beverage.
    8. A place formally allotted for fishing.
    9. A leg or foot.
    10. One of the pins of a musical instrument, on which the strings are strained.
    11. A step; a degree.
    12. Short for clothes peg.
    13. A topic of interest, such as an ongoing event or an anniversary, around which various features can be developed.
    14. A stump.
    15. The penetration of one's (male) partner in the anus using a dildo.
  • 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.
    6. 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.).
    7. To move one's pegs to indicate points scored; to score with a peg.
    8. To reach or exceed the maximum value on (a scale or gauge).
    9. (typically in heterosexual contexts) To engage in anal sex by penetrating (one's male partner) with a dildo.
    10. To keep working hard at something; to peg away.

Example Sentences

  • She hung her coat on a wooden peg by the door.
  • The camper used a metal peg to secure the tent.
  • He placed the key on the small peg near the wall.
  • The game required players to move each colored peg carefully.
  • A loose peg caused the shelf to wobble slightly.

On this page you'll find 124 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to peg, such as: alphabetize, amount, angle, array, aspect, assort, bowl.

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