Phrase Hound found 73 phrases and 61 compound words that contain peg. The most common are listed below. Open peg in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 73
- clothes pegAn object (usually made of wood or plastic) used to attach wet laundry to a clothesline so that it (the laundry) can dry.
- tent pegA peg, driven into the ground, to hold a rope that supports a tent.
- peg-legA wooden leg, usually tapered, strapped onto the stump of an amputated leg.
- off-the-pegReady-made in a range of standard sizes (not tailor-made).
- peg dopeA substance used to lubricate the pegs of a string instrument and to provide friction between the pegs and the strings
- mumblety pegAny of several forms of a game in which a jack-knife is thrown so that it sticks into the ground close to the player's feet.
- crawling pegAn exchange rate regime that allows depreciation or appreciation to happen gradually.
- square peg in a round holeSomeone or something that does not fit well or at all in a certain setting; a misfit; hence, someone or something that will not succeed in an endeavour, except possibly with much effort and force.
- peg outTo mark (a territory or area) with pegs.
- mumbly-pegAlternative form of mumblety peg: Any of several forms of a game in which a jack-knife is thrown so that it sticks into the ground close to the player's feet.
- peg boyA male prostitute who takes the passive role in anal intercourse.
- peg woodAlternative form of pegwood (“watchmaker's cleaning tool”).
- peg-legsplural of peg-leg: A wooden leg, usually tapered, strapped onto the stump of an amputated leg.
- tuning pegSynonym of tuning key: A peg or screw used to tighten or loosen strings on a musical instrument in order to produce concordant sounds.
- peg the needleTo cause the hand of a dial indicator to reach the highest measurement, due to reaching the maximum measurable speed, pressure, etc.
- mumble-the-pegAlternative form of mumblety peg: Any of several forms of a game in which a jack-knife is thrown so that it sticks into the ground close to the player's feet.
- peg awayTo keep working (at something).
- peg-leggedsimple past and past participle of peg-leg
- peg backTo equalize against; to prevent (the opposition) from winning.
- peg warmerA retail product, especially a collectible, that has very high supply and very low demand.
- gim-pegAn adjustable flanged bent iron rod that rises from the workbench of a lapidary and which is used as a guide for the vertical angle when cutting facets, and also to support the arm of the lapidary.
- peg houseA brothel for male homosexuals.
- peg-leggingpresent participle and gerund of peg-leg
- foot pegAlternative form of footpeg: Part of a motorbike, kayak, etc. to be pushed against with the foot.
- nose pegA short, sturdy peg inserted through the flesh of the nostril of a working camel, used to help steer the animal.
Compound words 61
- pailA vessel of wood, tin, plastic, etc., usually cylindrical and having a handle -- used especially for carrying liquids, for example water or milk; a bucket (sometimes with a cover).
- pegboardA board that has a pattern of holes into which pegs are fitted; used especially to record the score in some card games.
- pegheadThe part of a stringed instrument, at the end of the neck, that holds the pegs or mechanical tuners used to control string tension.
- peginterferonA pegylated interferon.
- pegboxThe part of a violin or similar stringed instrument that holds the tuning pegs.
- mispegTo incorrectly ascribe a value or attribute to.
- depegTo become detached from or to abandon a fixed exchange rate between two currencies.
- footpegPart of a motorbike, kayak, etc. to be pushed against with the foot.
- pegloticaseA recombinant porcine-like uricase used as a drug to treat severe gout.
- pegtopA spinning top.