What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
treenail
Example
The treenails held the planks of the ship together. [treenails: noun]
Example
He used a treenail to attach the legs to the tabletop. [treenail: noun]
peg
Example
She hung her coat on the peg by the door. [peg: noun]
Example
He pegged the tent to the ground with stakes. [pegged: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Peg is more commonly used than treenail in everyday language. Peg has a wider range of uses and is still widely used today in various contexts, while treenail is less common and primarily associated with traditional shipbuilding and woodworking.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between treenail and peg?
Both treenail and peg are relatively informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
