Stud Meaning and Definition

Word: Stud

How to pronounce: stʌd

Noun

Definitions:

1. A large-headed piece of metal that pierces and projects from a surface, especially for decoration.

Example sentences: "The shape of the headrest follows Zulu style, but brightly coloured plastics, insulation tape and metal studs decorate the core."

2. An upright support in the wall of a building to which sheathing, drywall, etc., are attached.

Example sentences: "Lath and plaster on timber studs"

3. A rivet or crosspiece in each link of a chain cable.

Example sentences: "Haven't you noticed each time you rivet another row of studs into that protective armour, how life slides by and slams you?"

Transitive verb

Definitions:

1. Decorate or augment (something) with many studs or similar small objects.

Example sentences: "A dagger studded with precious diamonds"

Noun

Definitions:

1. An establishment where horses or other domesticated animals are kept for breeding.

Example sentences: "A stud farm"

2. A young man thought to be very active sexually or regarded as a good sexual partner.

3. A form of poker in which the first card of a player's hand is dealt face down and the others face up, with betting after each round of the deal.

Example sentences: "It will have 16 tables for roulette, black jack, stud poker, dice and ponto banco."

Synonyms:

rivet

tack

nail

pin

rod

bolt

cleat

trunnion

stub axle

heel

stiletto heel

cufflink

stud farm

haras

stallion

hunk

stud poker

strapping

sole timber

dot

dowel

jamb

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Stud in Other Languages...

Spanish: Perno

German: Gestüt

French: Goujon

Italian: Perno

Turkish: Damızlık