PEG

/pɛɡ/
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Definition

/pɛɡ/
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.
    “Hang your coat on the peg and come in.”
verb
  1. To fasten using a peg.
    “Let's peg the rug to the floor.”
  2. To affix or pin.
    “I found a tack and pegged your picture to the bulletin board.”
  3. To fix a value or price.
    “China's currency is no longer pegged to the American dollar.”

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