Word Finder - pegs

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A cylindrical wooden or metal object used to fasten or as a bearing between objects.

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Measurement between the pegs: after killing an animal hunters used the distance between a peg near the animal's nose and one near the end of its tail to measure its body length.

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A protrusion used to hang things on.

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Hang your coat on the peg and come in.

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A support; a reason; a pretext.

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a peg to hang a claim upon

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A peg moved on a crib board to keep score.

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A fixed exchange rate, where a currency's value is matched to the value of another currency or measure such as gold

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A small quantity of a strong alcoholic beverage.

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A place formally allotted for fishing

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A leg or foot.

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One of the pins of a musical instrument, on which the strings are strained.

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A step; a degree.

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Short for clothes peg.

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A topic of interest, such as an ongoing event or an anniversary, around which various features can be developed.

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A stump.

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The penetration of one's (male) partner in the anus using a dildo.

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Get your strap-on out and give me a nice peg!

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To fasten using a peg.

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Let's peg the rug to the floor.

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To affix or pin.

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I found a tack and pegged your picture to the bulletin board.

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To fix a value or price.

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China's currency is no longer pegged to the American dollar.

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To narrow the cuff openings of a pair of pants so that the legs take on a peg shape.

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To throw.

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To indicate or ascribe an attribute to. (Assumed to originate from the use of pegs or pins as markers on a bulletin board or a list.)

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He's been pegged as a suspect.

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To move one's pegs to indicate points scored; to score with a peg.

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She pegged twelve points.

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To reach or exceed the maximum value on (a scale or gauge).

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We pegged the speedometer across the flats.

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(typically in heterosexual contexts) To engage in anal sex by penetrating (one's male partner) with a dildo.

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To keep working hard at something; to peg away.

I showed them the pegs and I have been watching them.

Helmets should be hung on pegs of wooden dowel or similar.

The plants under these conditions often require to be supported by wooden pegs or sticks.

These instruments have ebony pegs (as well as fingerboard, nut & saddle ), which enables easier and more accurate tuning.

It can be staked down with pegs, which are included.

For dressing flat surfaces three wooden pegs (102) of equal length were used; a string was stretched between the tops of two, and the third peg was set on the point to be tested and tried against the string.

The remains of the stockade round the margin were of vertical piles mortised into horizontal bars, and secured by pegs in the mortised holes.

Original features abound - a bread oven alcove, exposed A frames with pegs, wooden paneled stairwell and original floor tiles.

The two pegs nearest the car park are suitable for disabled anglers.

The climb was originally very bold with the main protection being two pegs.

Kai struggled to his feet as befitted an elderly dame, calling on the lad to buy some pegs for his mother.

The pegs by the chalets are popular and the fish see regular helpings of grub that include hemp and pellets.

The deep water pegs on the long bank have also fished well with pegs on the long bank have also fished well with pegs 26 28 producing some good bream bags to 80lb.

Large painted clay images were often attached to temple walls with wooden pegs.

For instance, the timbers are jointed together using traditional mortise and tenon joints, dowel pegs, copper nails and brass screws.

Normal tactics include long pole if there is enough depth and waggler on shallower pegs, fishing on the drop.

It will have planetary pegs and will be wired like a stereo Stratocaster.

Contains 5 hardwood screw in pegs, red and green painted base and 4 real rope quoits.

I then closed the ends of the pipe with wooden pegs to prevent spillage of the salt.

Got a match there Sunday anyone know how its fishing, the best pegs, and the best tactics.

All the pegs are lubricated and work well The attractive shape is inspired by the early viols.

Fishing pegs 39 and 37, Mark fished lamprey and herring taking both big zander on each bait with the pike falling to lamprey.

Continue up the inverted " V " slab, step right and climb the steepening wall with the aid of two pegs.

Got a match there sunday anyone know how its fishing, the best pegs, and the best tactics.

Where vandalism to new trees is likely, it may be best to start by planting willow pegs, disguised among uncut grass.

For a classy touch, use antique door knobs or attractive cabinet hardware as pegs for hanging a valance or sheer panels.

Often the pegs used in the tenons are dark wood or stained black for a striking effect.

From the nerdy Patty Green on the short-lived show Square Pegs to the fabulous Carrie Bradshaw on Sex and the City, Sarah Jessica Parker has come a long way from her Ohio roots.

Loosen them at the headstock with the tuning pegs until they are slack enough to unravel by hand.

On an electric guitar with two sets of three tuning pegs, the pegs that hold the three lowest strings (E, A, and D) get wrapped around in a counter-clockwise manner.

The pegs that hold the three highest strings (G, B, and E) get wrapped around in a clockwise manner.

On guitars with six pegs all in a line, all the strings get wrapped counter-clockwise.

If your guitar has six tuners in a line, wind all the strings counter-clockwise around all the pegs.

In order to get the strings out of the tuning pegs, you can either cut the string with wire cutters (or a pair of pliers) and then run it through the hole, or try to guide it through without cutting.

There are string pegs under the sound hole in the bridge of the guitar.

Typically, a guitar player just slips the holes in her guitar strap over the strap pegs on her guitar and goes about her business.

The problem with this is that as the strap gets older and the holes start to stretch out and get bigger, the strap can slip off the pegs as easily as it went on and send your guitar crashing to the ground when you least expect it.

A set of strap locks typically involves installing new strap pegs on your guitar and installing a locking mechanism to your strap.

When you connect the strap to the new pegs, the two pieces lock together and will not come apart without your assistance.

Fender Strap Locks and Buttons - These strap locks are installed by replacing the pegs you have in your guitar with new pegs that lock into a separate piece that you attach to your strap.

They also require you to replace the strap pegs in your guitar with a new set of pegs.

These are responsible for anchoring the strings on your guitar and holding the pegs that you will need to pull out if you need to change your strings.

While these pegs don't usually have a marketable affect on sound, this is one of the first places you should look if you are trying to troubleshoot a problem related to your strings buzzing.

If the strings are too sharp or too flat, you can use the tuner pegs to bring the guitar back into pitch perfect.

Cut the body of your guitar using your life-sized template - Don't forget to make the proper cuts to install hardware, such as machine heads, tuning pegs and pickups.

Specially designed slots and holes hold approximately 42 pairs of post and wire earrings and there are five pegs for necklaces.

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They are also able to fold a sheet of paper in half (with supervision), string large beads, manipulate snap toys, play with clay, unwrap small objects, and pound pegs.

Toddlers pound pegs with a plastic hammer or pretend to cut wood with a toy saw.

It is weighted with four corner sand pockets and four pegs so that it might be anchored in either sand or ground.