press stud

noun

Chiefly British.

1. snap fastener.

press stud

noun

1. Also called: popper.  snap fastener. a fastening device consisting of one part with a projecting knob that snaps into a hole on another like part, used esp in closures in clothing

Word History and Origins

Origin of press stud¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

With tip of right forefinger press stud releasing magazine and then place tip of same finger under projection at front of magazine base.

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