Synonyms for

Peg

Verb / peg / Another word for peg — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small cylindrical or tapered pin, typically made of wood or plastic, used to fasten things together or to hang things on

Synonyms & similar words

rowlock pegleg leg woodenleg pin nog pegdown tholepin naildown thole stick nail oarlock pin fastener clip clasp bolt rivet nail stud tack brad hook button closure snap buckle hasp zipper zip popper

Synonyms by register

Formal

fasten secure affix attach

Informal

hook pin clip stick

Literary

spindle tenon dowel

Antonyms

release loosen detach free unfasten untie

Common collocations

  • wooden peg
  • clothes peg
  • clothespin
  • peg leg
  • peg board
  • pegasus
  • pegasus constellation

Word family

noun peg
verb peg

Usage note

Primarily used as a verb meaning to fasten or secure, or as a noun for a pin or hook. 'Peg' can also refer to a wooden leg, especially in a nautical or pirate context.

Example sentences

  1. I used a peg to hold my drawing on the clothesline.
  2. He used a peg to secure the tent to the ground.
  3. She put her clothes on the pegs to dry.
  4. The carpenter used a peg to hold the boards together.
  5. I need a peg to hang up my towel.

Quotes

  • I'm just a peg in a great machine.
  • A wise man will make haste to forgive, because he knows the true value of time, and will not suffer it to pass away in unnecessary pain.
  • I'm not a peg at all. I'm actually a series of interlocking mechanisms designed to mimic the movement of an organic creature.

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