1 C1 neutral
to secure something to the ground using pegs
"Make sure you peg down the tent before the wind gets stronger."
separable
peg down
C1 neutral separable transitive
to fasten something to the ground with pegs
In plain English
to fix something to the ground with small stakes
What does "peg down" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
to secure down using pegs
Actually means
to fix something to the ground with small stakes
Usage tip
Most common in camping and outdoor contexts, especially with tents and covers.
Words that pair with "peg down"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
tent corners groundsheet tarpaulin netting
How to conjugate "peg down"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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