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Definition peg in British English

peg noun

[countable] noun
/peɡ/
1

a wooden or plastic object used for fastening wet clothes onto a line so that they will dry

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airer airing cupboard clothes basket
2

an object fixed to a wall, door etc and used for hanging things on

Example

Her coat hung from a peg behind the door.

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bottle opener breadboard can opener
2.1

an object used for fastening things together

Example

The furniture is built using wooden pegs instead of nails.

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rope chain string
2.2

an object pushed or hit into the ground to keep a tent in position

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bivouac bivouac break/strike camp
2.3

a small object used for marking the position of something

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separator marker divider
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bellows bow bridge
4

an arrangement that keeps a price, amount etc at the same level in relation to something else

Example

Officials have pledged that the currency peg to the US dollar will be maintained.

Synonyms and related words
bargain beat down bottom out
Definition peg in British English