The difference between Peg and Shot
When used as nouns, peg means a cylindrical wooden or metal object used to fasten or as a bearing between objects, whereas shot means the result of launching a projectile or bullet.
When used as verbs, peg means to fasten using a peg, whereas shot means to load (a gun) with shot.
Shot is also interjection with the meaning: thank you.
Shot is also adjective with the meaning: worn out or broken.
check bellow for the other definitions of Peg and Shot
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Peg as a noun:
A cylindrical wooden or metal object used to fasten or as a bearing between objects.
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Peg as a noun:
Measurement between the pegs: after killing an animal hunters used the distance between a peg near the animal's nose and one near the end of its body to measure its body length.
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Peg as a noun:
A protrusion used to hang things on.
Examples:
"Hang your coat on the peg and come in."
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Peg as a noun (figurative):
A support; a reason; a pretext.
Examples:
"a peg to hang a claim upon"
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Peg as a noun (cribbage):
A peg moved on a crib board to keep score.
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Peg as a noun (finance):
A fixed exchange rate, where a currency's value is matched to the value of another currency or measure such as gold
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Peg as a noun (UK):
A small quantity of a strong alcoholic beverage.
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Peg as a noun:
A place formally allotted for fishing
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Peg as a noun (colloquial, dated):
A leg or foot.
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Peg as a noun:
One of the pins of a musical instrument, on which the strings are strained.
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Peg as a noun:
A step; a degree.
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Peg as a noun:
clothes peg.
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Peg as a verb:
To fasten using a peg.
Examples:
"Let's peg the rug to the floor."
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Peg as a verb:
To affix or pin.
Examples:
"I found a tack and pegged your picture to the bulletin board."
"She lunged forward and pegged him to the wall."
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Peg as a verb:
To fix a value or price.
Examples:
"China's currency is no longer pegged to the American dollar."
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Peg as a verb:
To narrow the cuff openings of a pair of pants so that the legs take on a peg shape.
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Peg as a verb:
To throw.
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Peg as a verb:
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.)
Examples:
"He's been pegged as a suspect."
"I pegged his weight at 165."
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Peg as a verb (cribbage):
To move one's pegs to indicate points scored; to score with a peg.
Examples:
"She pegged twelve points."
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Peg as a verb (slang):
To reach or exceed the maximum value on a scale or gauge.
Examples:
"We pegged the speedometer across the flats."
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Peg as a verb (slang, typically in heterosexual contexts):
To engage in anal sex by penetrating one's male partner with a dildo.
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Shot as an adjective (colloquial):
Worn out or broken.
Examples:
"The rear axle will have to be replaced. It's shot."
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Shot as an adjective (of material, especially silk):
Woven from warp and weft strands of different colours, resulting in an iridescent appearance.
Examples:
"The cloak was shot through with silver threads."
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Shot as an adjective:
Tired, weary.
Examples:
"I have to go to bed now; I'm shot."
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Shot as an adjective:
Discharged, cleared, or rid of something.
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Shot as a noun:
The result of launching a projectile or bullet.
Examples:
"The shot was wide off the mark."
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Shot as a noun (sports):
The act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal.
Examples:
"They took the lead on a last-minute shot."
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Shot as a noun (athletics):
The heavy iron ball used for the shot put.
Examples:
"The shot flew twenty metres, and nearly landed on the judge's foot."
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Shot as a noun (uncountable):
Small metal balls used as ammunition.
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Shot as a noun (uncountable, military):
Metal balls (or similar) used as ammunition; not necessarily small.
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Shot as a noun (referring to one's skill at firing a gun):
Someone who shoots (a gun) regularly
Examples:
"I brought him hunting as he's a good shot."
"He'd make a bad soldier as he's a lousy shot."
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Shot as a noun:
An opportunity or attempt.
Examples:
"I'd like just one more shot at winning this game."
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Shot as a noun:
A remark or comment, especially one which is critical or insulting.
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Shot as a noun (slang, sports, US):
A punch or other physical blow.
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Shot as a noun:
A measure of alcohol, usually spirits, as taken either from a shot-glass or directly from the bottle, equivalent to about 44 milliliters; 1.5 ounces. ("pony shot"= 30 milliliters; 1 fluid ounce)
Examples:
"I'd like a shot of whisky in my coffee."
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Shot as a noun:
A single serving of espresso.
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Shot as a noun (photography, film):
A single unbroken sequence of photographic film exposures, or the digital equivalent; an unedited sequence of frames.
Examples:
"We got a good shot of the hummingbirds mating."
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Shot as a noun:
A vaccination or injection.
Examples:
"I went to the doctor to get a shot for malaria."
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Shot as a noun (US, Canada, baseball, informal):
A home run that scores one, two, or three runs (a four run home run is usually referred to as a grand slam).
Examples:
"His solo shot in the seventh inning ended up winning the game."
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Shot as a noun (US federal prison system):
Written documentation of a behavior infraction.
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Shot as a noun (fisheries):
A cast of one or more nets.
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Shot as a noun (fisheries):
A place or spot for setting nets.
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Shot as a noun (fisheries):
A single draft or catch of fish made.
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Shot as a verb:
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Shot as a verb (transitive):
To load (a gun) with shot.
Examples:
"rfquotek Totten"
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Shot as a noun:
A charge to be paid, a scot or shout.
Examples:
"Drink up. It's his shot."