Hyphenation of peg

How to hyphenate peg

Because it is a word with a single syllable, peg is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

peg

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 3
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 3
Hyphens Count: 0

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is:

Definitions of peg

peg is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
A cylindrical wooden or metal object used to fasten or as a bearing between objects.
noun
Measurement between the pegs: after killing an animal hunters used the distance between a peg near the animal's nose and one near the end of its tail to measure its body length.
noun
A protrusion used to hang things on.
Example: Hang your coat on the peg and come in.
noun
A support; a reason; a pretext.
Example: a peg to hang a claim upon
noun
A peg moved on a crib board to keep score.
noun
A fixed exchange rate, where a currency's value is matched to the value of another currency or measure such as gold
noun
A small quantity of a strong alcoholic beverage.
noun
A place formally allotted for fishing
noun
A leg or foot.
noun
One of the pins of a musical instrument, on which the strings are strained.
noun
A step; a degree.
noun
Short for clothes peg.
noun
A topic of interest, such as an ongoing event or an anniversary, around which various features can be developed.
noun
A stump.
noun
The penetration of one's (male) partner in the anus using a dildo.
Example: Get your strap-on out and give me a nice peg!

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To fasten using a peg.
Example: Let's peg the rug to the floor.
verb
To affix or pin.
Example: I found a tack and pegged your picture to the bulletin board.
verb
To fix a value or price.
Example: China's currency is no longer pegged to the American dollar.
verb
To narrow the cuff openings of a pair of pants so that the legs take on a peg shape.
verb
To throw.
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.)
Example: He's been pegged as a suspect.
verb
To move one's pegs to indicate points scored; to score with a peg.
Example: She pegged twelve points.
verb
To reach or exceed the maximum value on (a scale or gauge).
Example: We pegged the speedometer across the flats.
verb
(typically in heterosexual contexts) To engage in anal sex by penetrating (one's male partner) with a dildo.
verb
To keep working hard at something; to peg away.

Words nearby peg

peevish
peevishly
peevishness
peewee
peeweep
peewees
peewit
peewits
(peg)
pega
pegador
pegall
pegamoid
peganite
peganum
pegasean
pegasian

What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of dividing words across lines in print or on websites. It involves inserting hyphens (-) where a word breaks to continue on the next line.

Proper hyphenation improves readability by reducing the unevenness of word spacing and unnecessary large gaps. It also helps avoid confusion that may occur when part of a word carries over. Ideal hyphenation should break words according to pronunciation and syllables. Most word processors and publishing apps have automated tools to handle hyphenation effectively based on language rules and dictionaries. Though subtle, proper hyphenation improves overall typography and reading comfort.