Definition of peg - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
householdUK protrusion used for hanging itemsUK
- She hung her coat on the peg.
2.
clotheslineUK small device for fastening clothes to a lineUK
- She used a peg to hang the laundry.
3.
fasteningcylindrical object used to fasten or support
- He used a peg to secure the tent.
4.
musicpart of a musical instrument for tuning
- She adjusted the peg to tune the guitar.
5.
financeTECH. fixed exchange rate in financeTECH.
- The currency has a peg to the dollar.
6.
alcoholUK small quantity of strong alcoholic drinkUK
- He ordered a peg of whisky.
7.
scoringmarker moved on a board to keep score
- He moved the peg to mark his points.
8.
climbingTECH. mountaineering pitonTECH.
- He hammered the peg into the rock face.
9.
medicalDated prosthesis replacing a missing legDated
- He walked with a peg after the accident.
Verb
1.
fasteningtr. secure by inserting a small wooden or metal pintr.
- She pegged the tent to the ground.
2.
actiontr. US throw something with forcetr. US
- He pegged the ball across the field.
3.
gamesintr. score points in a game using pegsintr.
- He pegged his score on the cribbage board.
4.
currency stabilizationtr. TECH. stabilize the value of a currency by fixing its exchange ratetr. TECH.
- The country pegged its currency to the dollar..
5.
descriptiontr. indicate an attribute or characteristictr.
- They pegged him as a potential leader.
Images of peg
protrusion used for hanging items 
small device for fastening clothes to a line 
part of a musical instrument for tuning 
mountaineering piton 
prosthesis replacing a missing leg
Expressions with peg
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fix or secure something in place with a peg
She pegged down the tent at each corner before camping..
restrain or hold back progress
New regulations may peg back the company's growth.
run away quickly from a place
When the alarm went off, they decided to peg it.
hang washing using pegs
She pegged out the clothes to dry.
someone or something that does not fit well in a setting
He felt like a square peg in a round hole at the new job.
identify someone based on certain traits or behaviors
They pegged him as a natural leader.
reduce someone's arrogance or self-importance
The coach's criticism brought him down a peg.
lower someone's status or importance
The manager's mistake knocked him down a peg in the company.
reduce someone's ego or pride by criticism
The coach knocked him down a peg after his arrogant speech.
work steadily and persistently at something difficult
She continues to peg away at her studies every night.
person unsuited for a particular role or situation
He felt like a round peg in a square hole at work.
reduce someone's arrogance or pride
The coach's criticism took the star player down a peg.
cause a dial's needle to reach maximum
The car's speedometer pegged the needle at 120 mph.
peg driven into the ground for tent support
We used a tent peg to secure the tent.
device used to hang clothes for drying
She used a clothes peg to hang the shirt on the line..
person who does not fit into a particular environment
He felt like a square peg in the corporate world.
keep working steadily, even when it is difficult
She will peg away until the project is finished.
made and sold in standard sizes
She bought an off-the-peg dress for the event..
having a wooden leg
The pirate was peg-legged after losing his leg in battle.
method of stabilizing rates by maintaining fixed levels temporarily
The government used a crawling peg to control inflation.
economic system adjusting exchange rates gradually over time
The country adopted a crawling peg system to stabilize its currency.
fixed exchange rate between two currencies
The country maintained a currency peg to stabilize its economy.
device for adjusting string tension on instruments
He turned the tuning peg to adjust the guitar's pitch.
set a product's price based on market conditions
They pegged the market price to match competitors.
Origin of peg
Middle English, pegge (peg)
Terms with peg included in their meaning
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sports
small peg used to elevate a golf ball
outdoors
strong peg or screw driven into soil to hold outdoor equipment
sports
peg supporting a ball in sports
music
peg in musical instruments for string tension
mechanic gear
hand device with a peg that slots into holes for turning parts
marker
stake or peg used in marking
étrier attachment
metal hook for attaching étrier to a peg
medical
fibrous joint where a peg fits into a socket
furniture
peg or hook for hanging items
sports
game where players throw rings at a peg
providing spile
insert a small wooden peg into a cask or tree
wooden piece
short wooden peg hit with a stick in a playground game
construction
wooden peg used as a fastener in construction
woodworking
wooden peg used to join pieces of wood
tools
small wooden peg or block used to prevent something from moving
maritime
wooden peg used in shipbuilding to fasten timbers
construction
wooden peg used in construction
musical instruments
peg or screw for adjusting string tension
fixing
fix or secure something in place with a peg
camping
peg driven into the ground for tent support
metaphorical
unstable or unsteady like a peg leg
finance
adjust the value of a currency peg
Examples of peg in a sentence
The kitchen towel was hanging from a peg. He grabbed a peg to secure the tent fabric. The wind blew away the peg holding the banner. Hang your coat on the wooden peg. The shelf rested on two metal pegs. The violin's peg was loose, affecting its sound.
He tightened the peg on the cello before the concert. The peg was maintained despite market fluctuations. Investors were concerned about the peg's stability. She poured herself a peg to unwind. A peg of brandy was his evening ritual. She slid her peg ahead after winning the round. Each player starts with a peg at zero. The climber secured the peg before ascending. A loose peg can be dangerous on steep climbs. The soldier was fitted with a peg after losing his leg. He adjusted to life with a peg quite well. He pegged the clothes to the line to dry. They pegged the notice to the bulletin board. She pegged the stone into the river. He pegged the snowball at his friend. She pegged quickly, gaining an early lead. They pegged their scores accurately throughout the game. They decided to peg their currency to the euro. The government pegged the exchange rate to combat inflation. The report pegs inflation at three percent. Her accent pegged her as local.
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- French:patère, fixer, ...
- German:Haken, befestigen, ...
- Italian:piolo, fissare, ...
- Spanish:gancho, clavar, ...
- Portuguese:cabide, prender, ...
- Chinese:挂钩, 用夹子固定, ...
- Japanese:フック, 固定する, ...
- Arabic:علاقة, وَتَّدَ, ...
- Hebrew:יָתֵד, לְקַבֵּעַ, ...
- Russian:крючок, закреплять, ...
- Ukrainian:гачок, закріплювати, ...
- Hindi:खूँटी, खूँटी गाड़कर बाँधना, ...
Definition of PEG - Reverso English Dictionary
Abbreviation
1.
abr: price/earnings to growthTECH. ratio showing stock price compared to earnings growthTECH.
- The PEG of this company is very low.
2.
abr: polyethylene glycolTECH. liquid used in medicines and cosmetics to help mix thingsTECH.
- PEG is often used in laxatives.
Acronym
1.
acr: percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomyTECH. medical procedure to place a feeding tube in the stomachTECH.
- The doctor recommended a PEG for long-term feeding.
2.
acr: public, educational, and governmentTECH. channels for public education and government contentTECH.
- The PEG channel aired the city council meeting.
Examples of PEG in a sentence
A high PEG can indicate overvaluation. PEG helps creams blend smoothly. Some eye drops contain PEG for moisture. The patient received a PEG after surgery. A PEG was inserted to provide nutrition. Local news was broadcast on the PEG channel.
The PEG station featured educational programs.
View all translations of PEG
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- French:PEG, GPE, ...
- German:PEG, Kanäle für Öffentlichkeit, Bildung und Regierung, ...
- Italian:PEG, ...
- Spanish:PEG, GEP, ...
- Portuguese:PEG, canais públicos, educativos e governamentais, ...
- Chinese:市盈增长比率, 经皮内镜胃造口术, ...
- Japanese:PEGレシオ, PEG, ...
- Arabic:نسبة السعر إلى نمو الأرباح, فَغْرُ المَعِدَةِ بالتَّنْظِيرِ الجِلْدِيِّ, ...
- Hebrew:יַחַס מְחִיר לְרֶוַח לִצְמִיחָה, גַּסְטְרוֹסְטוֹמִיָּה אֶנְדּוֹסְקוֹפִית פֶּרְקוּטָנִית, ...
- Russian:ПЭГ, чрескожная эндоскопическая гастростомия, ...
- Ukrainian:коефіцієнт ціна-прибуток до зростання, перкутанна ендоскопічна гастростомія, ...
- Hindi:पीईजी अनुपात, पेरक्यूटेनियस एंडोस्कोपिक गैस्ट्रोस्टॉमी, ...
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