- peg something down
- peg something down†to fasten something to the ground with pegs. •
After he had finished pegging the tent down, he built a fire.
•He pegged down the tent before building a fire.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
peg something down
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bring something down a peg or two — bring (someone/something) down a peg (or two) to show that someone or something is not as good as people think. His arrogant behavior made some people want to see him brought down a peg. She uses her position to take other people down a peg or… … New idioms dictionary
bring something down a peg — bring (someone/something) down a peg (or two) to show that someone or something is not as good as people think. His arrogant behavior made some people want to see him brought down a peg. She uses her position to take other people down a peg or… … New idioms dictionary
peg — [[t]pe̱g[/t]] ♦♦♦ pegs, pegging, pegged 1) N COUNT A peg is a small hook or knob that is attached to a wall or door and is used for hanging things on. His work jacket hung on the peg in the kitchen. 2) N COUNT A peg is a small device which you… … English dictionary
peg — I UK [peɡ] / US noun [countable] Word forms peg : singular peg plural pegs * 1) British a wooden or plastic object used for fastening wet clothes onto a line so that they will dry 2) an object fixed to a wall, door etc and used for hanging things … English dictionary
peg — peg1 [ peg ] noun count * 1. ) an object attached to a wall, door, etc. and used for hanging things on: CLOTHES PEG: Her coat hung from a peg behind the door. a ) an object used for fastening things together: The furniture is built using wooden… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
peg — [peg] n. [ME pegge, prob. < LowG source, as in Du peg, wooden plug < IE base * bak , staff > L baculum, stick] 1. a short, usually tapering or pointed piece of wood, metal, etc. used to hold parts together or in place, or to close an… … English World dictionary
peg — ► NOUN 1) a short projecting pin or bolt used for hanging things on, securing something in place, or marking a position. 2) a clip for holding things together or hanging up clothes. 3) chiefly Indian a measure of spirits. 4) a point or limit on a … English terms dictionary
peg — peg1 [peg] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(short stick)¦ 2¦(hanging wet clothes)¦ 3¦(tent)¦ 4 take/bring somebody down a peg (or two) 5¦(musical instrument)¦ 6 a peg to hang something on 7¦(drink)¦ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [Date: 1400 1500; Origin: Probably from Middle Dutch pegge] … Dictionary of contemporary English
peg down — verb 1. fasten or secure with a wooden pin (Freq. 1) peg a tent • Syn: ↑peg • See Also: ↑peg down (for: ↑peg) • Derivationally related forms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
peg — 1 noun (C) 1 CLOTHES a) a short piece of wood, metal etc fixed to a wall or door, used for hanging things on, especially clothes: Hang your coat up on the peg. b) BrE a small piece of plastic or wood used for fastening wet clothes to a line to… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
peg — I. noun Etymology: Middle English pegge, probably from Middle Dutch Date: 15th century 1. a. a small usually cylindrical pointed or tapered piece (as of wood) used to pin down or fasten things or to fit into or close holes ; pin, plug b. British… … New Collegiate Dictionary
