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Vocabulary Entry
peg
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A small cylindrical object used to hold something in place or to connect components.
Example Sentences
"He used a peg to secure the tent to the ground."
"I hung my coat on a peg by the door."
"The carpenter needed a few extra pegs to finish the project."
V
verb
To fasten or secure something with a peg.
Example Sentences
"Please peg the sheets to the clothesline so they won't blow away."
"She decided to peg the fabric before painting it."
"The workers began to peg down the tarps to protect them from the wind."