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PEGGED-DOWN

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does pegged-down mean? 

PEGGED-DOWN (adjective)
  The adjective PEGGED-DOWN has 1 sense:

1. fastened by pegsplay

  Familiarity information: PEGGED-DOWN used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


PEGGED-DOWN (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Fastened by pegs

Context example:

the pegged-down branches of the plant will take root

Similar:

fastened (firmly closed or secured)


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