peg
nounUK /pɛɡ/
US /pɛɡ/
A peg is a small piece of wood or plastic that holds things together or holds clothes on a line.
She used a peg to hang the wet towel on the line.
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2. A short wooden or metal pin used to fasten parts of a tent or boat.
He hammered the peg into the ground to secure the tent.
3. A level or point used as a standard, especially in prices or exchange rates.
The currency was pegged to the dollar.
4. To fix or hold something at a particular level.
The government pegged the price of bread for a year.
5. A small pin used to mark a position in games like cribbage.
She moved her peg along the board to keep score.