stud
noun
a boss, knob, nailhead, or other protuberance projecting from a surface or part, especially as an ornament.
studs
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present tense formof stud (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The internet as we knew it might have been torn down to the studs by Silicon Valley bigwigs looking to sell the wiring for scrap, but the bones are still good.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
The American striker was battling hulking Bosnia defender Tarik Muharemovic for a loose ball when he inadvertently raked Muharemovic’s right calf with his studs up, then landed on his ankle, twisting it awkwardly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
On that night, in Kansas City, Messi lunged for a ball and raked his studs on the calf of an Algerian defender.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
"We would say it's glancing contact, it's not full studs on the leg, bending over the leg."
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
I was already picturing Nan’s brace gussied up, though she wasn’t one for sequins—maybe silver studs.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
