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Meaning of peg
A small, typically cylindrical or tapered, piece of material used for hanging or fastening things
Etymology of peg
The word "peg" has its roots in Middle English, derived from the Old English word "pegel", which is also the source of the Modern English word "poke"
Historically, the term "peg" was used to describe a small, pointed, or tapered piece of wood or other material used for fastening or hanging objects
Synonyms
Definitions
- A small, usually cylindrical or tapering, piece of wood, metal, or plastic used for hanging or fastening things
- * A person or thing that is regarded as a standard or reference point
- * A marker or indicator, especially one that is fixed in place
Usage Examples
- She hung her coat on a peg in the hallway
- * The tent was secured with pegs and ropes
- * He used a peg to mark the spot where he wanted to plant the tree
Antonyms
unfastener
remover
detacher
loosener
releaser
unhooker
unclasper
separator
divider
disconnector
unfastening device
release mechanism
detachment tool
undoer
unplunger
unplugger
extractor
ejector