stud
/stʌd/
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Definition
Noun:
- A small, decorative projecting knob or nail: A stud is a small, often ornamental, object with a rounded head, used for decoration or fastening.
- An upright post in the framework of a wall: In construction, a stud is a vertical structural member in a wall to which panels or boards are attached.
- A male animal, especially a horse, kept for breeding: A stud is an adult male horse or other animal used to sire offspring.
- A man considered to be sexually attractive or virile: (Informal) A stud can refer to a man regarded as very masculine and sexually active.
Verb:
- To decorate or strengthen with studs: To stud something means to set or adorn it with small, projecting knobs or nails.
- To be scattered or set at intervals: To stud can also mean to be dotted or interspersed across a surface.
Examples of Usage
Noun:
- The leather belt was decorated with silver studs.
- The carpenter nailed the drywall to the wooden studs.
- The farm's prize stallion is a valuable stud.
- (Informal) He's considered quite a stud by his friends.
Verb:
- They decided to stud the jacket with rhinestones.
- The night sky was studded with brilliant stars.
Advanced Usage
"At stud" or "In stud": (Phrase) Referring to a male animal, especially a horse, that is available for breeding.
- The champion racehorse is now at stud.
"Stud finder": (Compound noun) A handheld electronic device used to locate studs behind a wall.
- Use a stud finder before drilling into the wall.
Variants and Related Words
- Studded (adj): Decorated or covered with studs.
- She wore a studded bracelet.
- Studding (n): The material (e.g., nails, jewels) used for studding; or the act of applying studs.
- Studhorse (n): Another term for a male horse kept for breeding.
- Studbook (n): An official record of the pedigrees of purebred animals, especially horses or dogs.
Synonyms
- Noun (decorative knob): Rivet, boss, knob.
- Noun (post): Post, upright, support, beam.
- Noun (breeding animal): Stallion (for horses), sire.
- Verb (decorate): Adorn, decorate, bespangle.
- Verb (scatter): Dot, sprinkle, constellate, intersperse.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
- Stud with: To decorate or cover something by setting many small objects into it.
- The crown was studded with precious gems.
Related Idioms
- A stud muffin: (Informal, humorous idiom) A very attractive, physically fit man.
- He works out every day; he thinks he's a real stud muffin.
Noun
- poker in which each player receives hole cards and the remainder are dealt face up; bets are placed after each card is dealt
- adult male horse kept for breeding
- an upright in house framing
- ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt)
- a man who is virile and sexually active
Verb
- provide with or construct with studs
- stud the wall
- scatter or intersperse like dots or studs
- Hills constellated with lights