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
1
Plural of peg; small pins used for fastening, hanging, or holding something in place.
"He hammered the tent pegs into the hard ground."
2
Trousers cut narrow at the ankle in a tapered, "peg-top" shape.
"Since then, he's been a suedehead and a soul-boy. "I used to go down the discos, wear pegs and American bowling shirts.""
— Paul Barker, The Other Britain: A New Society Collection (1982)
"She wore a pair of high-waisted pegs to the party."
How to use pegs
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore than one peg, or trousers narrow at the ankle.
Common pairings
tent pegs
clothes pegs
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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.
