Peg

usgb/peɡ/
noun

A small wooden, plastic, or metal piece used to hold things together or to hang things on.

She hung her coat on the peg in the hallway.
Visual representation of "peg" - A small wooden, plastic, or metal piece used to hold things together or to hang things on.

Often appears as...

  • hang something on a peg
  • put up a peg
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Material Matters

Pegs can be made of different materials which might be relevant to the context.

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The wooden pegs held the shelf together.
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Hanging Items

Pegs are often used in homes or schools for hanging items like clothes.

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She put her hat on the peg at school.
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