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stud

1 stud /ˈstʌd/ noun
plural studs
1 stud
/ˈstʌd/
noun
plural studs
Britannica Dictionary definition of STUD
: a male animal (such as a horse) kept for breeding
[count]
[noncount]
[count] informal : a very attractive and masculine man : a man who has sexual relations with many women
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2 stud /ˈstʌd/ noun
plural studs
2 stud
/ˈstʌd/
noun
plural studs
Britannica Dictionary definition of STUD
[count]
US : one of the upright pieces of wood that are used to build the frame of a wall
: a small metal knob that is used for decoration
: a small metal object used as a clothing fastener or for decoration
: a small piece of jewelry that is attached through a hole in part of a person's body (such as an ear) see color picture on this page
: one of the short pieces of metal or rubber on the surface of a snow tire
compare 1stud
3 stud /ˈstʌd/ verb
studs; studded; studding
3 stud
/ˈstʌd/
verb
studs; studded; studding
Britannica Dictionary definition of STUD
[+ object]
: to decorate or cover (something) with many small items often used figuratively