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Definition of pegboard

pegboard

/ˈpɛɡˌbɔːrd/
peg · board
Plural:pegboards
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pegboard Lexical Profile

pegboard Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A sheet of hardboard or wood drilled with a regular grid of holes into which pegs or hooks can be inserted to hang tools, merchandise, or household items.

Example

"He mounted a large pegboard on the garage wall to keep his wrenches and screwdrivers neatly organized."

2

A small board containing evenly spaced holes for inserting pegs to keep score in games such as cribbage or to play tabletop puzzle games.

Example

"The children took turns moving the colored wooden pins across the pegboard during the game."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pegboard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pegboard
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