Difference between Peg and Rowlock

What is the difference between Peg and Rowlock?

Peg as a noun is a cylindrical wooden, metal etc. object used to fasten or as a bearing between objects. while Rowlock as a noun is (mostly british) a pivot attached to the gunwale (outrigger in a sport boat) of a boat that supports and guides an oar, and provides a fulcrum for rowing; an oarlock (mostly us).

Peg

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A cylindrical wooden, metal etc. object used to fasten or as a bearing between objects. A protrusion used to hang things on. A peg moved on a crib board to keep score. A fixed exchange rate, where a currency's value is matched to the value of another currency or measure such as gold.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To fasten using a peg. To affix or pin. To narrow the cuff openings of a pair of pants so that the legs take on a peg shape. To throw. To indicate or ascribe an attribute to. (Assumed to originate from the use of pegs or pins as markers on a bulletin board or a list.) To move one's pegs to indicate points scored. To reach or exceed the maximum value on a scale or gauge. To engage in anal sex by penetrating one's male partner with a dildo

Example sentence: Was on my last leg, I couldn't even borrow my friend's extra peg.

Rowlock

Part of speech: noun

Definition: (mostly British) a pivot attached to the gunwale (outrigger in a sport boat) of a boat that supports and guides an oar, and provides a fulcrum for rowing; an oarlock (mostly US).

We hope you now know whether to use Peg or Rowlock in your sentence.

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