Peg: meaning, definitions and examples

Typically used to refer to a small cylindrical or tapered piece of wood, metal, or plastic for hanging things, holding pieces together, or marking positions.

• She hung her coat on the wooden peg by the door
• They used pegs to mark the positions on the ground

A slender, pointed piece of metal or plastic with a rounded head, often used to fasten or attach items, particularly fabric.

• She used a pin to hold the fabric pieces together while sewing
• The bulletin board was covered with notes pinned by colorful pins

Commonly used for a curved piece of metal or plastic for hanging or catching things. Can also have negative connotations when used to describe something that ensnares.

• He hung his keys on the metal hook
• The fisherman used a sharp hook to catch the fish
• Be careful, that offer might have a hook in it

A small metal spike with a flat head used to join pieces of wood or other materials together, often using a hammer.

• She hammered a nail into the wall to hang the picture
• You'll need nails to build the bookshelf

Can also refer to a fixed level or amount, especially in financial contexts, such as an exchange rate peg.

• The currency exchange rate is pegged to the US dollar.

Specifically relates to the adjustable pegs on stringed instruments like guitars or violins that are used to tighten or loosen the strings to adjust their pitch.

• She turned the tuning peg to tighten the string.

Refers to a device or person that adjusts the pitch of a musical instrument. Often mentioned in contexts involving musical instruments and audio equipment.

• I used a tuner to make sure my guitar is in tune.

Commonly used to describe attaching or securing something using a small, usually cylindrical piece of wood, plastic, or metal. Often used in the context of hanging clothes on a line.

• She used a peg to hang the wet clothes on the line

General term for making something secure or fixed in place. Often used for items like belts, buttons, or seatbelts.

• Please fasten your seatbelt before the plane takes off

Means to make something safe or stable. Frequently used in the context of safety and protection. Can imply a higher level of safety or protection compared to 'fasten'.

• The bike was securely locked to the rack

Used to mean repairing something that is broken or securing something in place. Can have a negative connotation if used to imply making something rigid or unchangeable.

• He needs to fix the broken chair leg