Definition of peg

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Peg (n.) One of the pins of a musical instrument, on which the strings are strained..

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Scapegrace :: Scapegrace (n.) A graceless, unprincipled person; one who is wild and reckless..
Peg :: Peg (n.) A small, pointed piece of wood, used in fastening boards together, in attaching the soles of boots or shoes, etc.; as, a shoe peg..
Pin :: Pin (n.) A peg in musical instruments, for increasing or relaxing the tension of the strings..
Harmine :: Harmine (n.) An alkaloid accompanying harmaline (in the Peganum harmala), and obtained from it by oxidation. It is a white crystalline substance..
Parapegm :: Parapegm (n.) An engraved tablet, usually of brass, set up in a public place..
Pegroots :: Pegroots (n.) Same as Setterwort.
Theorbo :: Theorbo (n.) An instrument made like large lute, but having two necks, with two sets of pegs, the lower set holding the strings governed by frets, while to the upper set were attached the long bass strings used as open notes..
Hatstand :: Hatstand (n.) A stand of wood or iron, with hooks or pegs upon which to hang hats, etc..
Pegged :: Pegged (imp. & p. p.) of Pe.
Scalawag :: Scalawag (n.) A scamp; a scapegrace.
Peg :: Peg (n.) A step; a degree; esp. in the slang phrase To take one down peg..
Bibliopegic :: Bibliopegic (a.) Relating to the binding of books.
Peg :: Peg (v. t.) To score with a peg, as points in the game; as, she pegged twelwe points..
Pegging :: Pegging (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Pe.
Pegasoid :: Pegasoid (a.) Like or pertaining to Pegasus.
Peg :: Peg (n.) One of the pins of a musical instrument, on which the strings are strained..
Spill :: Spill (n.) A peg or pin for plugging a hole, as in a cask; a spile..
Pegger :: Pegger (n.) One who fastens with pegs.
Peg :: Peg (v. i.) To work diligently, as one who pegs shoes; -- usually with on, at, or away; as, to peg away at a task..
Harmaline :: Harmaline (n.) An alkaloid found in the plant Peganum harmala. It forms bitter, yellow salts..
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