studding

[ stuhd-ing ]

/ ˈstʌd ɪŋ /

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noun

a number of studs, as in a wall or partition.

timbers or manufactured objects for use as studs.

Nearby words

stud., studbook, studded, studded tire, studdie, studding, studdingsail, studebaker, student, student adviser, student body

Origin of studding

First recorded in 1580–90; stud¹ + -ing¹

Definition for studding (2 of 2)

stud

[ stuhd ]

/ stʌd /

noun

a 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.

verb (used with object), stud·ded, stud·ding.

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.

adjective

ornamented with rivets, nailheads, or other buttonlike, usually metallic objects: a stud belt.

Origin of stud

before 900; Middle English stude knob, post, Old English studu post; cognate with Middle High German stud, Old Norse stoth post

Related forms

un·stud·ded, adjective

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Examples from the Web for studding

The studding sails were hauled in, and the main royal and fore and mizzen top-gallant sails furled.
Jack in the Forecastle|John Sherburne Sleeper
Generally the studding is erected for a section of wall 50 ft. long at one time.
Concrete Construction|Halbert P. Gillette
The shop was not sheathed on the inside, the framework or studding being exposed.
Carpentry and Woodwork|Edwin W. Foster
It should be made by siding up outside the studding with cheap lumber.
The Dollar Hen|Milo M. Hastings

Having placed our studding in position and secured them by a plate running around the top we are ready for the rafters.
Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians|William K. David

British Dictionary definitions for studding (1 of 3)

studding

/ (ˈstʌdɪŋ) /

noun

building studs collectively, esp as used to form a wall or partitionSee also stud 1 (def. 3)

material that is used to form studs or serve as studs

British Dictionary definitions for studding (2 of 3)

stud

/ (stʌd) /

noun

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

verb studs, studding or studded (tr)

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

Word Origin for stud

Old English studu; related to Old Norse stoth post, Middle High German stud post

British Dictionary definitions for studding (3 of 3)

stud

/ (stʌd) /

noun

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 purposesat stud; put to stud

(modifier) of or relating to such animals or the place where they are kepta stud farm; a stud horse

slang a virile or sexually active man

short for stud poker

Word Origin for stud

Old English stōd; related to Old Norse stōth, Old High German stuot

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