stud
1a boss, knob, nailhead, or other protuberance projecting from a surface or part, especially as an ornament.
any of various buttonlike, usually ornamental objects, mounted on a shank that is passed through an article of clothing to fasten it: a collar stud.
any of a number of slender, upright members of wood, steel, etc., forming the frame of a wall or partition and covered with plasterwork, siding, etc.
any of various projecting pins, lugs, or the like, on machines or other implements.
Automotive. any of a large number of small projecting lugs embedded in an automobile tire (studded tire ) to improve traction on snowy or icy roads.
an earring consisting of a small, buttonlike ornament mounted on a metal post designed to pass through a pierced ear lobe.
Horology. the piece to which the fixed end of a hairspring is attached.
to set with or as if with studs, bosses, or the like: The leather-covered door was studded with brass nails.
(of things) to be scattered over the expanse or surface of: Stars stud the sky.
to set or scatter (objects) at intervals over an expanse or surface: to stud raisins over a cake.
to furnish with or support by studs.
ornamented with rivets, nailheads, or other buttonlike, usually metallic objects: a stud belt.
Origin of stud
1Other words from stud
- un·stud·ded, adjective
Other definitions for stud (2 of 3)
a studhorse or stallion.
an establishment, such as a farm, in which horses are kept for breeding.
a number of horses, usually for racing or hunting, bred or kept by one owner.
a male animal, such as a bull or ram, kept for breeding.
a herd of animals kept for breeding.
Slang.
a man who is notably virile and sexually active.
a handsome man with an attractive physique; a hunk.
a young man.
Poker. stud poker.
a Black woman or girl, especially a lesbian, who embraces identity markers, such as clothing, hairstyle, interests, or behaviors that are associated with traditional expressions of masculinity: Masculine women are my type so I've dated a lot of studs.: Compare butch (def. 1a).
of, associated with, or pertaining to a studhorse or studhorses.
retained for breeding purposes.
noting or relating to a Black woman or girl, especially a lesbian, who embraces identity markers, such as clothing, hairstyle, interests, or behaviors, that are associated with traditional expressions of masculinity; butch: There's a lot of stud lesbians in the club tonight!
Origin of stud
2Other definitions for stud. (3 of 3)
student.
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How to use stud in a sentence
She batted her blue eyes at the camera; they were like diamond studs over a silver platter lake.
‘Tracing the Blue Light’: Read Chapter 1 of Eileen Cronin’s ‘Mermaid’ | Eileen Cronin | April 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSilver studs adorned collars, simple short white skirts, and the bodies of dresses.
The singer had three outfit changes and three blingy slings (adorned with studs, fur, and feathers, respectively) to match.
Pope Francis Inspires Italian Fashion Industry; Carla Bruni-Sarkozy Models For Bulgari | The Fashion Beast Team | July 16, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTStuds or tight loops are allowed if the bottom of the loop touches the ear lobe.
She arrived at the convention wearing a quadruple strand of pearls and significant diamond studs.
Ann Romney's Red Dress At The Republican National Convention | Robin Givhan | August 29, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Ellis's patent boot studs to save the sole, and the Euknemida, or concave-convex fastening springs, are the latest novelties.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham | Thomas T. Harman and Walter ShowellHe caught a glimpse of white waistcoats and glittering studs, and guessed the rest.
It Is Never Too Late to Mend | Charles ReadeThe instrument can be taken from its outer case, is of cedar wood, has a projecting keyboard, and is decorated with ivory studs.
The Old Furniture Book | N. Hudson Moore"Keep your mitts off those firing studs, Carl," he growled, unstrapping himself quickly.
Tight Squeeze | Dean Charles IngThe young gentlemen wear rings, too, and glittering shirt-studs and bosom-pins, and are good looking and gentlemanly.
A Changed Heart | May Agnes Fleming
British Dictionary definitions for stud (1 of 2)
/ (stʌd) /
a large-headed nail or other projection protruding from a surface, usually as decoration
a type of fastener consisting of two discs at either end of a short shank, used to fasten shirtfronts, collars, etc
building trades a vertical member made of timber, steel, etc, that is used with others to construct the framework of a wall
a headless bolt that is threaded at both ends, the centre portion being unthreaded
any short projection on a machine, such as the metal cylinder that forms a journal for the gears on a screw-cutting lathe
the crossbar in the centre of a link of a heavy chain
one of a number of rounded projections on the sole of a boot or shoe to give better grip, as on a football boot
to provide, ornament, or make with studs
to dot or cover (with): the park was studded with daisies
building trades to provide or support (a wall, partition, etc) with studs
Origin of stud
1British Dictionary definitions for stud (2 of 2)
/ (stʌd) /
a group of pedigree animals, esp horses, kept for breeding purposes
any male animal kept principally for breeding purposes, esp a stallion
a farm or stable where a stud is kept
the state or condition of being kept for breeding purposes: at stud; put to stud
(modifier) of or relating to such animals or the place where they are kept: a stud farm; a stud horse
slang a virile or sexually active man
short for stud poker
Origin of stud
2Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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