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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Arpeggio :: Arpeggio (n.) The production of the tones of a chord in rapid succession, as in playing the harp, and not simultaneously; a strain thus played..
Pegmatitic :: Pegmatitic (a.) Of, pertaining to, or resembling, pegmatite; as, the pegmatic structure of certain rocks resembling graphic granite..
Scapegoat :: Scapegoat (n.) Hence, a person or thing that is made to bear blame for others..
Bibliopegy :: Bibliopegy (n.) The art of binding books.
Scapegallows :: Scapegallows (n.) One who has narrowly escaped the gallows for his crimes.
Spigot :: Spigot (n.) A pin or peg used to stop the vent in a cask; also, the plug of a faucet or cock..
Setterwort :: Setterwort (n.) The bear's-foot (Helleborus f/tidus); -- so called because the root was used in settering, or inserting setons into the dewlaps of cattle. Called also pegroots..
Hatstand :: Hatstand (n.) A stand of wood or iron, with hooks or pegs upon which to hang hats, etc..
Pegmatite :: Pegmatite (n.) More generally, a coarse granite occurring as vein material in other rocks..
Micropegmatite :: Micropegmatite (n.) A rock showing under the microscope the structure of a graphic granite (pegmatite).
Unpeg :: Unpeg (v. t.) To remove a peg or pegs from; to unfasten; to open.
Hippocrene :: Hippocrene (n.) A fountain on Mount Helicon in Boeotia, fabled to have burst forth when the ground was struck by the hoof of Pegasus. Also, its waters, which were supposed to impart poetic inspiration..
Pegmatite :: Pegmatite (n.) Graphic granite. See under Granite.
Parapegm :: Parapegm (n.) An engraved tablet, usually of brass, set up in a public place..
Sea Dragon :: Sea dragon () The pegasus.
Pin :: Pin (n.) A peg in musical instruments, for increasing or relaxing the tension of the strings..
Pegger :: Pegger (n.) One who fastens with pegs.
Pinnywinkles :: Pinnywinkles (n. pl.) An instrument of torture, consisting of a board with holes into which the fingers were pressed, and fastened with pegs..
Peg :: Peg (n.) One of the pins used for marking points on a cribbage board.
Pegasus :: Pegasus (n.) A northen constellation near the vernal equinoctial point. Its three brightest stars, with the brightest star of Andromeda, form the square of Pegasus..
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