A Quick and Simple Dictionary

PEG

1. (initialism) .  (chemistry) polyethylene glycol.
2. (initialism) .  (w, Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) .
3. Proper noun.  A diminutive of the female given names Peggy and Margaret.
4. Proper noun.  (Canada, slang) The city of Winnipeg.
5. Noun.  A cylindrical wooden, metal etc. object used to fasten or as a bearing between objects.
6. Noun.  A protrusion used to hang things on.
7. Noun.  (cribbage) A peg moved on a crib board to keep score.
8. Noun.  (finance) A fixed exchange rate, where a currency's value is matched to the value of another currency or measure such as gold.
9. Noun.  (UK) A small quantity of a strong alcoholic beverage.
10. Noun.  A place formally allotted for fishing.
11. Verb.  To fasten using a peg.
12. Verb.  To affix or pin.
13. Verb.  To narrow the cuff openings of a pair of pants so that the legs take on a peg shape.
14. Verb.  To throw.
15. Verb.  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.).
16. Verb.  (cribbage) To move one's pegs to indicate points scored.
17. Verb.  (slang) To reach or exceed the maximum value on a scale or gauge.
18. Verb.  (slang, typically in heterosexual contexts) To engage in anal sex by penetrating one's male partner with a dildo.