peg out
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
To mark (a territory or area) with pegs.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I was soon the proud possessor of a miner's right, and my claim was pegged out for me away on the reefs.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To die.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To finish a game of croquet.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “peg out” mean?
To mark (a territory or area) with pegs.
Is “peg out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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