stud

noun
UK: /stʌd/
US: /stʌd/

  1. A small, decorative object attached to clothing or other items.

    1. His jacket was covered in metal studs.
    2. The leather bag was adorned with shiny silver stud decorations.

  2. A male animal, especially a horse, kept for breeding.

    1. The farmer owns a prize-winning stud.
    2. That stud is known for producing excellent offspring.

  3. A vertical piece of wood or metal in the frame of a building's wall.

    1. The electrician needs to find a stud to mount the light fixture.
    2. He hammered the nail directly into the wall stud for better support.

Synonyms

button pin buckle breeder
stud verb

  1. To decorate something with studs.

    1. She decided to stud her belt.
    2. They carefully stud each piece of leather by hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stud" in English means: A small, decorative object attached to clothing or other items., A male animal, especially a horse, kept for breeding., A vertical piece of wood or metal in the frame of a building's wall..

The phonetic transcription of "stud" is /stʌd/ in British English and /stʌd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stud": button, pin, buckle, breeder.

Example usage of "stud": "His jacket was covered in metal studs.". More examples on the page.