English Explanatory Dictionary

peg the needle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To cause the hand of a dial indicator to reach the highest measurement, due to reaching the maximum measurable speed, pressure, etc.
  2. To achieve the maximum level of something, to max out, to pull out all the stops.

Word forms

peg the needle pegs the needle pegging the needle pegged the needle
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