peg out

What does the phrasal verb “peg out” mean? Explore the meaning and usage of the phrasal verb “peg out“, illustrated with examples:

Definition

1. To mark an area with pegs.
2. To die.
3. To hang up washing using pegs to dry.

Example(s)

1. A new group of invaders arrived on the farm yesterday and pegged out our land.
2. His wife pegged out from a heart attack.
3. No sooner had she pegged out the washing on the little square drying than the first drops of rain began to fall.

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