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Look up: Peg

  1. PEG
    Short for polyethylene glycol. A conservation method for old waterlogged wood. Broken down cells are filled with this solution. Thus PEG replaces cellulose that has deteriorated from the wood. Without this treatment the wood would shrink and crack when dried. More info. More info.
    Found on http://www.abc.se/~pa/uwa/glossary.htm

  2. Peg
    1. To maintain a pegged exchange rate; thus to set a currency's value within a narrow range. 2. The par value of a pegged exchange rate. 3. The regime of a pegged exchange rate.
    Found on http://www-personal.umich.edu/~alandear/

  3. peg
    [n] - small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc. 2. [n] - a prosthesis that replaces a missing leg 3. [n] - regulator that can be turned to regulate the pitch of the strings of a stringed instrument 4. [n] - a holder attached to the gunwale of a ...
    Found on http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definitio

  4. PEG
    PE ratio divided percentage annual growth in earnings per share....more on PEG
    Found on http://moneyterms.co.uk/p/

  5. PEG
    PEG: Stands for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, a surgical procedure for placing a feeding tube without having to perform an open laparotomy (operation on the abdomen). The aim of PEG is to feed those who cannot swallow. PEG may be done by a surgeon, otolaryngologist (ENT specialist) or gastroe...
    Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.

  6. peg
    kind of key fitted to the scroll of a stringed instrument for varying the tension of the strings Category: General • to stake out: to designate or mark with -- the plan and position of a future building upon its site. Category: Building industry • device which is designed for...
    Found on http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/definition

  7. PEG
    See polyethylene glycol.
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contrib

  8. Peg
    Peg noun [ Middle English pegge ; confer Swedish pigg , Danish pig a point, prickle, and English peak .] 1. A small, pointed piece of wood, used in fastening boards together, in attaching the soles of boots or shoes, ...
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/P/42

  9. Peg
    Peg transitive verb [ imperfect & past participle Pegged ; present participle & verbal noun Pegging .] 1. To put pegs into; to fasten the parts of with pegs; as, to peg shoe...
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/P/42

  10. Peg
    Peg intransitive verb To work diligently, as one who pegs shoes; -- usually with on , at , or away ; as, to peg away at a task.
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/P/42

  11. Peg
    Peg noun A drink of spirits, usually whisky or brandy diluted with soda water. [ India] « This over, the club will be visted for a ' peg ,' Anglice drink.» Harper's Mag.
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/P/42

  12. peg
    1. A small, pointed piece of wood, used in fastening boards together, in attaching the soles of boots or shoes, etc.; as, a shoe peg. ... 2. A wooden pin, or nail, on which to hang things, as coats, etc. Hence, colloquially and figuratively: A support; a reason; a pretext; as, a peg to hang a claim ...
    Found on http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictiona

  13. peg
    noun a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
    Found on http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/web

  14. peg
    tholepin noun a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
    Found on http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/web

  15. peg
    leg 2 pegleg noun a prosthesis that replaces a missing leg
    Found on http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/web

  16. peg
    (peg) a projecting structure. rete pegs rete ridges.
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001

  17. Peg
    • (n.) A drink of spirits, usually whisky or brandy diluted with soda water. • (n.) A small, pointed piece of wood, used in fastening boards together, in attaching the soles of boots or shoes, etc.; as, a shoe peg. • (n.) One of the pins of a musical instrument, on which the strings a...
    Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning

  18. Peg
    Peg is a English girl name. The meaning of the name is `Pearl` Where is it used? The name Peg is mainly used In English.It is an abbreviated form of Peggy, used In English.See also In English: Meg The name Peg doesn`t appear In the US top 1000 most common names over de last 128 years. The name Peg seems to be unique!
    Found on http://i-am-pregnant.com/names/girls/Peg

  19. Peg
    1. To maintain a pegged exchange rate; thus to set a currency's value within a narrow range. 2. The par value of a pegged exchange rate. 3. The regime of a pegged exchange rate.
    Found on http://www-personal.umich.edu/~alandear/

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10 February 2012

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On 10th February 1996, a computer, Deep Blue, beat Russian Garry Kasparov, the greatest chess player on the planet, and mankind’s place in the order of things was reshuffled. The match immediately became an iconic symbol of the advances made in artificial intelligence and supercomputing. Kasparov has since retired, like Deep Blue, which now resides in a museum. He has become a vocal advocate for democracy in today’s Russia. read more

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