pegroots

/ˈpɛɡruːts/

Definitions

1. noun

Pegroots, also known as pegs or pegs with roots, are devices used to temporarily anchor a cable or rope to a surface, typically made of metal or plastic with a root or peg on the end.

“The sailors used pegroots to secure the boat to the dock before the storm hit.”

Synonyms

  • anchors
  • mooring
  • peg

Antonyms

  • loose
  • unsecured