Meaning & Definition of word "Peg"

Peg

/pɛɡ/

1. A short cylindrical piece of wood, metal, or plastic used for holding things together or as a support.
- Example: He used a peg to secure the tent to the ground.
2. A pin or hook for hanging something.
- Example: She hung her coat on a peg by the door.
3. A marker used in games such as cribbage or badminton for keeping score.
- Example: Each player placed their peg in the scoring track as points were accumulated.

1. To fasten or secure something with a peg.
- Example: Make sure to peg the cloth down so it doesn't blow away.
2. To establish or set a fixed level for something, especially a price or value.
- Example: The government decided to peg the currency to the US dollar.

Middle English: from Old English 'picga' (a stake), of Germanic origin.

peg out:

To die or to collapse.

peg it:

To run away quickly or hurry.

tack:

A short, sharp nail with a flat head, used for fastening.

clamp:

A device used to hold two or more objects tightly together.

Meaning: To peg someone as a fool.

Example Sentence: Don't peg me as an idiot just because I made a mistake.

Meaning: Peg it to the limit.

Example Sentence: We need to peg it to the limit if we want to finish on time.