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pegs

The word “pegs” has 1 syllable: pegs

It's pronounced as /pɛɡz/

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In the thesaurus, “pegs” has 102 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for pegs

Antonyms for pegs

Meanings of pegs

  • 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 used colorful pegs to hang the laundry outside.
  • The campers hammered the tent pegs firmly into the ground.
  • Several wooden pegs were attached to the wall for coats.
  • The game included small plastic pegs in different colors.
  • He stored extra pegs in the toolbox for future use.

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