pegboard
Americannoun
noun
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a board having a pattern of holes into which small pegs can be fitted, used for playing certain games or keeping a score
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another name for solitaire
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hardboard perforated by a pattern of holes in which articles may be pegged or hung, as for display
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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 ● May 29, 2024
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 ● Mar. 25, 2023
A versatile pegboard wall is ideal for playrooms and children’s bedrooms, Lyon says.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 19, 2022
I bought the Ikea pegboard he showed off; I rearranged all my cables to suit his aesthetic.
From The Verge ● Aug. 3, 2022
The keys to the Halliday family car were on a pegboard next to the refrigerator.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
Retailers such as the Container Store and Ikea sell sleek pegboards that can be hung above desks.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 19, 2022
The Perfect Home Office has dark walls covered in art and pegboards and a dramatic lamp for light.
From The Verge ● Aug. 3, 2022
For flexible vertical storage, pegboards can be found on Etsy and at Ikea, and can be customized with pegs and shelves.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 6, 2022
Wall Control pegboards are a great option for hanging pots, pans, and utensils in a small kitchen.
From Slate ● Jan. 4, 2019
It shines on spilled toolboxes and broken pegboards and a dozen unbroken jars full of screws and nails.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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