peg

/pɛɡ/ · noun

Meaning

A cylindrical wooden or metal object used to fasten or as a bearing between objects.
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.
A protrusion used to hang things on.
A support; a reason; a pretext.
A peg moved on a crib board to keep score.
A fixed exchange rate, where a currency's value is matched to the value of another currency or measure such as gold
To fasten using a peg.
To affix or pin.
To fix a value or price.
To narrow the cuff openings of a pair of pants so that the legs take on a peg shape.
To throw.
To indicate or ascribe an attribute to. (Assumed to originate from the use of pegs or pins as markers on a bulletin board or a list.)

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