peg

13 synonyms for peg, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A small wooden or metal pin used to fasten, hang, or mark something.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

stick leg pin

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

nail

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

nog thole pegleg rowlock oarlock tholepin peg down nail down wooden leg

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A small wooden or metal pin used to fasten, hang, or mark something.

“She hung her coat on a peg by the door.”

stick leg pin nail nog thole pegleg rowlock oarlock tholepin peg down nail down wooden leg

2. verb

To fasten with a peg, or to fix a price or value at a set level.

“The government pegged the currency to the US dollar.”

nail

How to use peg

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

pegged to the dollar clothes peg peg something down

Etymology

From Middle Dutch pegge ("pin, peg"), tracing back to a Proto-Germanic word for a pointed stick or stake.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “peg” mean?

The word “peg” means a small wooden or metal pin used to fasten, hang, or mark something. In plain terms, a small pin for fastening or hanging things, or the act of fixing something (like a price) at a set point.

How do you pronounce “peg”?

“Peg” is pronounced PEHG (/ˈpɛɡ/ in IPA).

How do you use “peg” in a sentence?

Here is “peg” used in a sentence: “She hung her coat on a peg by the door.”

What part of speech is “peg”?

Depending on how it is used, “peg” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “peg” come from?

The word “peg” comes from Proto-Germanic. From Middle Dutch pegge ("pin, peg"), tracing back to a Proto-Germanic word for a pointed stick or stake.

Is “peg” a common word?

“Peg” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

How many meanings does “peg” have?

“Peg” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small wooden or metal pin used to fasten, hang, or mark something.

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compare Latin cuneus compare Latin cunnus cunny wedge

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