Pin
Part of speech: verb
Definition: (often followed by a preposition such as to or on) To fasten or attach (something) with a pin. To cause (a piece) to be in a pin.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A small device, made (usually) of drawn-out steel wire with one end sharpened and the other flattened or rounded into a head, used for fastening. A small nail with a head and a sharp point. A cylinder often of wood or metal used to fasten or as a bearing between two parts. A slender object specially designed for use in a specific game or sport, such as skittles or bowling. (in plural pins; informal) A leg. Any of the individual connecting elements of a multi-pole electrical connector. A piece of jewellery that is attached to clothing with a pin. A simple accessory that can be attached to clothing with a pin or fastener, often round and bearing a design, logo or message, and used for decoration, identification or to show political affiliation, etc. A scenario in which the movement of a lesser piece that is under attack and moves away would reveal a more valuable piece. The spot at the exact centre of the house (the target area)
Example sentence: 'The Wall' is a reaction to 'Edge of Tomorrow,' where I was like, 'I don't need time travel and aliens to take a hero and pin them down in an impossible situation. I can do it in a much simpler way.' And that was 'The Wall.'
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: Woman: the peg on which the wit hangs his jest, the preacher his text, the cynic his grouch and the sinner his justification.