Definition of stud - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
animalsmale animal kept for breeding
- The stud was brought to the farm for breeding.
2.
fashionsmall piece of metal used for decoration on clothing
- Her jacket was covered with shiny metal studs..
3.
constructionTECH. vertical post in constructionTECH.
- The wall was supported by wooden studs.
4.
jewelrystyle of earring with a post
- She wore diamond studs to the party.
5.
- He was known as the stud of the group.
6.
farmingplace where breeding animals are kept
- They visited the stud to see the horses.
7.
sportsTECH. rounded projections on shoe soles for gripTECH.
- The football boots had rubber studs for traction.
8.
gamesTECH. type of poker with exposed cardsTECH.
- They played a round of stud poker.
9.
technologyTECH. short rod or pin in engineeringTECH.
- The machine's gears were held by a stud.
Verb
1.
decorationdecorate with small protruding objects
- She decided to stud her jacket with rhinestones.
2.
constructionTECH. support a structure with studsTECH.
- They need to stud the wall before adding drywall.
Images of stud
small piece of metal used for decoration on clothing 
vertical post in construction 
style of earring with a post 
short rod or pin in engineering
Expressions with stud
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very attractive man often charming or muscular
Everyone thinks Jake is a real stud muffin.
small jewel worn in a nose piercing
She wore a sparkling nose stud to the party.
small round earring that sits directly on the earlobe
She wore a simple gold ball stud in each ear.
small fastener with two parts that snap together
She fixed her jacket with a press stud.
hand-held tool to locate wall studs
I used a stud finder to hang the picture.
place where horses are bred
They visited the stud farm to see the new foals.
a male horse is kept for breeding with mares
The stallion is at stud this spring.
available for breeding with other animals
The champion horse is now at stud.
use a male animal for breeding purposes
The champion horse was put to stud last spring.
bolt with threads on both ends for nuts
The mechanic used a stud bolt to secure the engine.
female horse used for breeding
The stud mare was chosen for her excellent pedigree and health.
five-card poker with one face-down card
We played stud poker all night at the casino last weekend.
service of a male animal for breeding
The kennel offers stud service for champion dogs.
semiautomatic welding of a stud to a flat part
Stud welding is used in construction for attaching metal parts.
Origin of stud
Old English, stod (stud horse)
Terms with stud included in their meaning
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technology
stud or pin forming a pivot
construction
shortened wooden stud used in construction
games
type of stud poker game
watch support
support stud in watches or clocks
five-card stud
five-card poker with one face-down card
seven-card stud
seven-card poker with two face-down cards
welding process
semiautomatic welding of a stud to a flat part
indentation
small indentation left by a stud
Examples of stud in a sentence
Farmers sought the stud for its excellent breeding qualities. The belt had silver studs along its length. He added studs to his boots for a punk look. The builder checked the alignment of each stud. Metal studs are commonly used in commercial buildings. He gifted her gold studs for her birthday.
The jeweler displayed a variety of studs. At the party, everyone noticed the stud by the bar. The actor was often cast as the stud in romantic comedies. The mare was sent to a renowned stud. The family manages a small stud outside town. He cleaned the mud off his studs after the match. The runner's shoes had metal studs for better grip. He lost all his money in a stud game. Stud is his favorite poker variant. The stud was crucial in the assembly process. He replaced the broken stud in the engine. He plans to stud the belt with silver spikes. They will stud the handbag with colorful beads. Carpenters will stud the ceiling for support. It's essential to stud the frame correctly.
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- French:étalon, clouter, ...
- German:Zuchthengst, besetzen, ...
- Italian:stallone, decorare, ...
- Spanish:semental, tachonar, ...
- Portuguese:garanhão, decorar, ...
- Chinese:种畜, 装饰, ...
- Japanese:種馬, 飾る, ...
- Arabic:فَحْل, زَيَّنَ بِالْمَسَامِير الصَّغِيرَة, ...
- Hebrew:זָכָר לְהַרְבָּעָה, לְעַטֵּר, ...
- Russian:жеребец, украшать, ...
- Ukrainian:жеребець, прикрашати, ...
- Hindi:नर जानवर, सजाना, ...
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