First Known Use: 15th century
Dictionary
1peg
noun \ˈpeg\
: a small piece of wood, metal, or other material that is used to hold or fasten things or to hang things on
: a wooden piece in a musical instrument (such as a violin) that is turned to tighten or loosen a string
Full Definition of PEG
1
a : a small usually cylindrical pointed or tapered piece (as of wood) used to pin down or fasten things or to fit into or close holes : pin, plug b British : clothespin c : a predetermined level at which something (as a price) is fixed
2
a : a projecting piece used as a support or boundary marker b : something (as a fact or issue) used as a support, pretext, or reason <a news peg for the story>
3
a : one of the movable wooden pegs set in the head of a stringed instrument (as a violin) that are turned to regulate the pitch of the strings — see violin illustration b : a step or degree especially in estimation
4
: a pointed prong or claw for catching or tearing
5
British : drink <poured himself out a stiff peg — Dorothy Sayers>
6
: something (as a leg) resembling a peg
7
: throw; especially : a hard throw in baseball made in an attempt to put out a base runner
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Origin of PEG
Middle English pegge, probably from Middle Dutch
2peg
verb
: to fasten (something) with pegs
: to put a peg into (something)
: to keep (something, such as a price) at a particular level or rate
peggedpeg·ging
Full Definition of PEG
transitive verb
1
a : to put a peg into b British : to pin (laundry) on a clothesline
2
3
: to mark by pegs
4
: throw
intransitive verb
1
: to work steadily and diligently —often used with away
2
: to move along vigorously or hastily : hustle
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First Known Use of PEG
1543
Related to PEG
- Synonyms
- assort, break down, categorize, class, codify, compartment, compartmentalize, digest, distinguish, distribute, grade, group, classify, place, range, rank, relegate, separate, sort, type
3peg
adjective
Definition of PEG
: wide at the top and narrow at the bottom <peg pants>
Variants of PEG
peg or pegged
First Known Use of PEG
1681
PEG
abbreviation
Definition of PEG
polyethylene glycol
Other Biochemistry Terms
PEG Defined for Kids
1peg
noun \ˈpeg\
Definition of PEG for Kids
1
: a small stick or rod (as of wood or metal) used especially to fasten things together or to hang things on
2
: a piece driven into the ground to mark a boundary or to hold something <He pounded in a peg for a tent rope.>
3
: a level in approval or esteem <The new kid took that bragger down a peg.>
2peg
verb
peggedpeg·ging
Definition of PEG for Kids
1
: to mark or fasten with a small stick or rod driven into a surface
2
: to work hard <I keep pegging away at my job.>
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