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[1] 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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