peg back
C1 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
to clip something back so it stays open or out of the way
Literal meaning: to attach something back with a peg
Meanings
1 C1 neutral
to fasten something back so that it stays open or away from the front
"We pegged back the tent flap to let in more air."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Mostly literal and relatively uncommon. Often used with curtains, washing, or fabric.
Commonly used with
curtain sheet tent flap hair washing
Forms
Base
peg back
I/you/we/they
3rd person
pegs back
he/she/it
Past simple
peged back
yesterday
Past participle
peged back
have + pp
-ing form
peging back
continuous
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