peg

nounfeminine/kɐˈviʎɐ/medium

ca·vi·lha

Definition

A cylindrical or conical piece, usually of wood or metal, used to fasten, tighten, or join parts.

The shelf is held in place by wooden pegs.

He tightened the tuning pegs on his guitar.

syn

Do latim 'cavicla', diminutivo de 'cavus' (oco).