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peg

(p/E/g )

a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
nog

source: wordnet30
small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.(noun.communication)

Synonym:
pin

source: wordnet30
informal terms for the leg(noun.body)

Synonym:
pin, stick

source: wordnet30
a prosthesis that replaces a missing leg(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
leg, pegleg, wooden leg

source: wordnet30
regulator that can be turned to regulate the pitch of the strings of a stringed instrument(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
oarlock, pin, rowlock, thole, tholepin

source: wordnet30
A small, pointed piece of wood, used in fastening boards together, in attaching the soles of boots or shoes, etc.; as, a shoe peg.(noun)

source: webster1913
A drink of spirits, usually whisky or brandy diluted with soda water.(noun)

source: webster1913

succeed in obtaining a position(verb.social)

Synonym:
nail, nail down

source: wordnet30
pierce with a wooden pin or knock or thrust a wooden pin into(verb.contact)

source: wordnet30
fasten or secure with a wooden pin(verb.contact)

Example:
Peg a tent.

Synonym:
peg down

source: wordnet30
stabilize (the price of a commodity or an exchange rate) by legislation or market operations(verb.change)

Example:
The weak currency was pegged to the US Dollar.

source: wordnet30
To put pegs into; to fasten the parts of with pegs; as, to peg shoes; to confine with pegs; to restrict or limit closely.(verb)

source: webster1913
To work diligently, as one who pegs shoes; -- usually with on, at, or away; as, to peg away at a task.(verb)

source: webster1913

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