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PEGS Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word pegs. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word pegs. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PEGS

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hooks
verb, nounv, n
noun

• large strong hand (as of a fighter)

clamps
nounn
noun

• a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together

verb

• fasten or fix with a clamp

• impose or inflict forcefully

clips
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun

• an instance or single occasion for some event

• any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together

• an article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress

• the act of clipping or snipping

• a sharp slanting blow

verb

• sever or remove by pinching or snipping

• run at a moderately swift pace

• attach with a clip

• cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of

• terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent

fasteners
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person who fastens or makes fast

• restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

nails
verb, nounv, n
noun

• horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits

• a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener

• a former unit of length for cloth equal to 1/16 of a yard

verb

• attach something somewhere by means of nails

• take into custody

• hit with great force

• succeed in obtaining a position

• succeed at easily

• locate exactly

• complete a pass

pins
nounn
noun

• a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment

• a number you choose and use to gain access to various accounts

• when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat

• small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.

• informal terms for the leg

• axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns

• cylindrical tumblers consisting of two parts that are held in place by springs; when they are aligned with a key the bolt can be thrown

• flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green

• a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things

• a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing

• a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in triangular groups of ten as the target

verb

• to hold fast or prevent from moving

• attach or fasten with pins

• pierce with a pin

• (chess) immobilize a piece

spikes
nounn
noun

• a transient variation in voltage or current

• sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes

• fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn

• (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis

• a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline

• a very high narrow heel on women's shoes

• each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)

• a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)

• a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)

• any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object

• a large stout nail

verb

• stand in the way of

• pierce with a sharp stake or point

• secure with spikes

• bring forth a spike or spikes

• add alcohol to (beverages)

• manifest a sharp increase

pin
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment

• a number you choose and use to gain access to various accounts

• when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat

• small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.

• informal terms for the leg

• axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns

• cylindrical tumblers consisting of two parts that are held in place by springs; when they are aligned with a key the bolt can be thrown

• flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green

• a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things

• a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing

• a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in triangular groups of ten as the target

verb

• to hold fast or prevent from moving

• attach or fasten with pins

• pierce with a pin

• (chess) immobilize a piece

leg
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

• a structure in animals that is similar to a human leg and used for locomotion

• one of the supports for a piece of furniture

• a part of a forked or branching shape

• the limb of an animal used for food

• a prosthesis that replaces a missing leg

• a cloth covering consisting of the part of a pair of trousers that covers a person's leg

• (nautical) the distance traveled by a sailing vessel on a single tack

• a section or portion of a journey or course

nail
verb, nounv, n
noun

• horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits

• a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener

• a former unit of length for cloth equal to 1/16 of a yard

verb

• attach something somewhere by means of nails

• take into custody

• hit with great force

• succeed in obtaining a position

• succeed at easily

• locate exactly

• complete a pass

nog
nounn
noun

• a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface

• a wooden block built into a masonry wall so that joinery structure can be nailed to it

oarlock
nounn
noun

• a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing

pegleg
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a prosthesis that replaces a missing leg

rowlock
nounn
noun

• a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing

shot
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of firing a projectile

• a solid missile discharged from a firearm

• (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

• a chance to do something

• a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot)

• a consecutive series of pictures that constitutes a unit of action in a film

• the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe

• a small drink of liquor

• an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

• an estimate based on little or no information

• an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera

• sports equipment consisting of a heavy metal ball used in the shot put

• an explosive charge used in blasting

• a blow hard enough to cause injury

• an attempt to score in a game

• informal words for any attempt or effort

• the launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination

• throwing the basketball toward the hoop

adjective satellite

• varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles

stick
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an implement consisting of a length of wood

• a small thin branch of a tree

• a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane

• a rectangular quarter pound block of butter or margarine

• informal terms for the leg

• a long implement (usually made of wood) that is shaped so that hockey or polo players can hit a puck or ball

• a long thin implement resembling a length of wood

• marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking

• threat of a penalty

verb

• put, fix, force, or implant

• stay put (in a certain place)

• stick to firmly

• be or become fixed

• endure

• be a devoted follower or supporter

• be loyal to

• cover and decorate with objects that pierce the surface

• fasten with an adhesive material like glue

• fasten with or as with pins or nails

• fasten into place by fixing an end or point into something

• pierce with a thrust using a pointed instrument

• pierce or penetrate or puncture with something pointed

• come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

• saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous

• be a mystery or bewildering to

thole
verbv
noun

• a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing

tholepin
nounn
noun

• a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing

nail down
verbv
verb

• succeed in obtaining a position

• define clearly

• make final; put the last touches on; put into final form

peg down
verbv
verb

• fasten or secure with a wooden pin

• define clearly

Best Hypernyms For PEGS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pegs, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
attach holder leg mark marker marking pierce pin prosthesis regulator stabilise stabilize succeed win
Phrases (4)
bring home the baconcome throughdeliver the goodsprosthetic device

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