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Meaning of the word stud in English

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stud

US /stʌd/
UK /stʌd/
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Noun

1.

a large-headed nail or rivet, projecting from a surface

Example:
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The leather jacket was decorated with metal studs.
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He wore boots with heavy studs for better grip.
Synonym:
rivetbossknobprotuberance
2.

a male animal, especially a horse, kept for breeding

Example:
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The farm specializes in breeding champion racehorse studs.
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They bought a prize-winning bull as a breeding stud.
Synonym:
stallionsirebreeder
3.

a man who is considered to be very attractive and good at sex

Example:
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He thinks he's a real stud, but he's just arrogant.
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The movie portrayed him as a charming stud.
Synonym:
machoplayboyladies' mancasanova
4.

a vertical wooden post in the framework of a wall to which plasterboard or lath is attached

Example:
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The electrician ran the wires through the wall studs.
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You need to find a stud to hang that heavy mirror.
Synonym:
postbeamjoistupright

Verb

1.

to provide or decorate with studs

Example:
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The designer decided to stud the denim jacket with silver embellishments.
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The ancient door was heavily studded with iron nails.
Synonym:
decorateembellishadorndot
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Related Word:
star-studded