noun

pegs

pehgz

Pegs (noun) means plural of peg; small pins used for fastening, hanging, or holding something in place. Example: “He hammered the tent pegs into the hard ground.”

noun

Plural of peg; small pins used for fastening, hanging, or holding something in place.

"He hammered the tent pegs into the hard ground."

Trousers cut narrow at the ankle in a tapered, "peg-top" shape.

"She wore a pair of high-waisted pegs to the party."

How to use pegs

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMore than one peg, or trousers narrow at the ankle.

Common pairings

tent pegs clothes pegs

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Rhymes for pegs

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pegs” mean?

The word “pegs” means plural of peg; small pins used for fastening, hanging, or holding something in place. In plain terms, more than one peg, or trousers narrow at the ankle.

How do you pronounce “pegs”?

“Pegs” is pronounced pehgz (/pɛɡz/ in IPA).

How do you use “pegs” in a sentence?

Here is “pegs” used in a sentence: “He hammered the tent pegs into the hard ground.”

What part of speech is “pegs”?

“Pegs” is a noun.

How many meanings does “pegs” have?

“Pegs” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: plural of peg; small pins used for fastening, hanging, or holding something in place.