# pegging

/ˈpɛɡɪŋ/ (US) · /pˈɛɡɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/pegging
Updated: 2026-10-17

## Definition

to fix something in place with pegs, like a tent, or to keep a price or level fixed.

For teachers: to secure with pegs or to hold a price, rate, or level at a fixed value.

## Examples

- She is pegging the tent down before the wind starts.
- The central bank is pegging its currency to the dollar to control inflation.
- After the storm, farmers spent the morning pegging down tarps and fences to protect the fields from further damage.

## Usage notes

- The verb is transitive and takes a direct object; often followed by 'to' or 'at' for a fixed rate or level.

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