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Definitions
Noun
1

Abbreviation of degree.

"The astronomer pointed out that NGC 1390 is a bright deg located near the center of the Fornax cluster."

2

Initialism of dwarf elliptical galaxy.

3

Initialism of dwarf elliptical galaxy.

In plain English: A deg is an old-fashioned unit used to measure very small angles, but you probably won't hear anyone use it anymore since people just say degrees instead.

"The dog let out an angry deg before barking at the mail carrier."

Verb
1

To sprinkle, moisten.

"The chef degged the dry rub onto the chicken before placing it in the oven to ensure even seasoning and moisture."

Example Sentences
"The dog let out an angry deg before barking at the mail carrier." noun
"There is no standard English noun meaning "deg"." noun
"Please clarify if you meant "degree", "decalitre", or another word starting with "d-e-g"." noun
"As written, the term does not have recognized definitions for use in everyday sentences." noun
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