peg-likeadj.

Brit.

/ˈpɛɡlʌɪk/, U.S.

/ˈpɛɡˌlaɪk/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: peg n.¹, -like suffix.

Etymology: < peg n.¹ + -like suffix.

That resembles a peg; characteristic of a peg.

ΚΠ

1833 New-Eng. Mag. Nov. 427 Peg-asus—the genius of poetry..—meaning, a creature, that wanders about, with an admirable peg-like squeaking.

1874 G. W. Samson Elem. Art Crit. 170 Have some peg-like sticks to pass through holes made in the sides [of a model].

1910 Gettysburg (Pa.) Times 13 June 4/5 When sheep get long, peg-like or broken teeth, it is time to dispose of them.

1999 Nature 25 Mar. 328/2 This new taxon..has a robust, peg-like acromion and a low elevation on the spine that resembles the metacromion of Didelphis.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2005; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	peg-like
释义	peg-likeadj. Brit. /ˈpɛɡlʌɪk/, U.S. /ˈpɛɡˌlaɪk/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: peg n.¹, -like suffix. Etymology: < peg n.¹ + -like suffix. That resembles a peg; characteristic of a peg. ΚΠ 1833 New-Eng. Mag. Nov. 427 Peg-asus—the genius of poetry..—meaning, a creature, that wanders about, with an admirable peg-like squeaking. 1874 G. W. Samson Elem. Art Crit. 170 Have some peg-like sticks to pass through holes made in the sides [of a model]. 1910 Gettysburg (Pa.) Times 13 June 4/5 When sheep get long, peg-like or broken teeth, it is time to dispose of them. 1999 Nature 25 Mar. 328/2 This new taxon..has a robust, peg-like acromion and a low elevation on the spine that resembles the metacromion of Didelphis. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2005; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1833
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