peg synonyms

peg

n.

pin, holder, marker, tack, screw, fastener, plug, bolt, dowel, treenail, linchpin; see also nail.

round peg in a square hole<strong> <em>or</em> </strong>square peg in a round hole

misfit, sorry figure, odd ball*.

take down a peg*

humiliate, criticize, diminish; see humble.

peg

v.

clinch, tighten, secure; see fasten 1.

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