"level pegging" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: Probably from the pegging in a cribbage board used to keep track of player's scores. Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} level pegging (not comparable)
  1. (of two contestants) equal (having the same number of points, or being in the same position) Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-level_pegging-en-adj-HJMnNh8J Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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