peg down
C1 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
to fix something to the ground with small stakes
Literal meaning: to secure down using pegs
Meanings
1 C1 neutral
to secure something to the ground using pegs
"Make sure you peg down the tent before the wind gets stronger."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Most common in camping and outdoor contexts, especially with tents and covers.
Commonly used with
tent corners groundsheet tarpaulin netting
Forms
Base
peg down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
pegs down
he/she/it
Past simple
peged down
yesterday
Past participle
peged down
have + pp
-ing form
peging down
continuous
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