pegboard

American  

[peg-bawrd, -bohrd] / ˈpɛgˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd /

noun

1. a board having holes into which pegs are placed in specific patterns, used for playing or scoring certain games.

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pegboard British  

/ ˈpɛɡˌbɔːd /

noun

1. a board having a pattern of holes into which small pegs can be fitted, used for playing certain games or keeping a score

2. another name for solitaire

3. hardboard perforated by a pattern of holes in which articles may be pegged or hung, as for display

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Etymology

Origin of pegboard

First recorded in 1895–1900; peg + board

Example Sentences

The first task involved picking up pegs from a pegboard one at a time with just the Third Thumb and placing them in a basket.

From Science Daily

I beam a field of stars against a dark blue sheet I hang off Dad’s tool pegboard.

From Literature

A wall-hung pegboard with more hooks is a practical means of keeping things simple and visible and ensures that your favorite tools, gloves, sunscreen and garden hat are always handy.

From Seattle Times

Manufacturers are tweaking the traditional pegboard to create fresh looks with larger holes and substantial dowels.

From Washington Post

I bought the Ikea pegboard he showed off; I rearranged all my cables to suit his aesthetic.

From The Verge