Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
peg-top
Noun
/ˈpɛɡ tɒp/
Definition
A type of spinning toy, traditionally made of wood, that is pointed at the bottom and spun on a surface.
Examples
- The child played joyfully with his colorful peg-top in the garden.
- She remembered the peg-top her grandfather made for her as a gift.
Meaning
In a more general sense, a peg-top refers to any top-shaped object designed to spin.
Synonyms
- spinning top
- whirligig
- top
