A studs are small pieces of metal which are attached to a surface for decoration.
You see studs on lots of London front doors.
Synonyms: rivet, tack, press-stud, tintack More Synonyms of stud
2. countable noun
A stud is an earring consisting of a small shape attached to a bar which goes through a hole in your ear.
...plain gold studs.
3. countable noun
Studs are small round objects attached to the bottom of boots, especially sports boots, so that the person wearing them does not slip.
[British]regional note: in AM, use cleats
4. uncountable noun
Horses or other animals that are kept for stud are kept to be used for breeding.
He was voted horse of the year and then was retired to stud.
5. countable noun
If you refer to a man as a stud, you mean that he is thought to be very active sexually and good at satisfying his partner's sexual desires.
[informal]
6. countable noun
A stud is the same as a stud farm.
7. See also press stud
More Synonyms of stud
stud in British English1
(stʌd)
noun
1.
a large-headed nail or other projection protruding from a surface, usually as decoration
2.
a type of fastener consisting of two discs at either end of a short shank, used to fasten shirtfronts, collars, etc
3. building
a vertical member made of timber, steel, etc, that is used with others to construct the framework of a wall
4.
a headless bolt that is threaded at both ends, the centre portion being unthreaded
5.
any short projection on a machine, such as the metal cylinder that forms a journal for the gears on a screw-cutting lathe
6.
the crossbar in the centre of a link of a heavy chain
7.
one of a number of rounded projections on the sole of a boot or shoe to give better grip, as on a football boot
verbWord forms: studs, studding or studded(transitive)
8.
to provide, ornament, or make with studs
9.
to dot or cover (with)
the park was studded with daisies
10. building
to provide or support (a wall, partition, etc) with studs
Word origin
Old English studu; related to Old Norse stoth post, Middle High German stud post
stud in British English2
(stʌd)
noun
1.
a group of pedigree animals, esp horses, kept for breeding purposes
2.
any male animal kept principally for breeding purposes, esp a stallion
3.
a farm or stable where a stud is kept
4.
the state or condition of being kept for breeding purposes
at stud
put to stud
5. (modifier)
of or relating to such animals or the place where they are kept
a stud farm
a stud horse
6. slang
a virile or sexually active man
7. short for stud poker
Word origin
Old English stōd; related to Old Norse stōth, Old High German stuot
stud in American English1
(stʌd)
noun
1.
any of a series of small knobs or rounded nailheads used to ornament a surface, as of leather
2.
a small, buttonlike device with a smaller button or shank on the back, inserted in a shirt front as an ornament or fastener
3.
any of a number of upright pieces in the outer or inner walls of a building, to which panels, siding, laths, etc. are nailed
4.
a metal crossbar bracing a link, as in a chain cable
5.
a projecting pin or peg used as a support, pivot, stop, etc. or, as in an automobile tire, to increase traction on ice
6.
a screw threaded at each end, used in fastening metal to metal or concrete
7.
an earring consisting of a small ornament, as a gem, on a metal post that passes through a hole in the ear lobe, held in place by a fastener that attaches behind the ear
: in full stud earring
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈstudded or ˈstudding
8.
to set or decorate with studs or studlike objects
a crown studded with jewels
9.
to be set thickly on; be scattered over
rocks stud the hillside
10.
to provide (a building) with studs or upright members
Word origin
ME stode < OE studu, column, pillar, post, akin to ON stoth, Ger stützen, to prop < IE *stūt- < base *stā-, to stand
stud in American English2
(stʌd)
noun
1.
a.
a number of horses, or sometimes other animals, esp. as kept for breeding
b.
the place where these are kept
2. US
a.
studhorse
b.
any male animal used esp. for breeding
3. Slang
a virile, sexually promiscuous man
4.
stud poker
adjective
5.
of or having to do with a stud
a stud farm
6.
kept for breeding
Idioms:
at stud
Word origin
ME stod < OE, akin to Ger stute, mare (OHG stuot, stud of horses) < IE *stādh- < base *sta-, to stand
stud in Mechanical Engineering
(stʌd)
Word forms: (regular plural) studs
noun
(Mechanical engineering: General)
A stud is a bolt without a flat top part, that is threaded at both ends but not in the center.
The studs are first screwed into the cylinder block and the cylinder head is put over the projectingends.
After the nut has been tightened, make sure the bolt or stud has at least one thread showing past the nut.
A stud is a bolt without a flat top part, that is threaded at both ends but not in the center.
Examples of 'stud' in a sentence
stud
What is really pulling in the viewers are the stables and stud farm.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Snake print + studs + chains = one content fashionista.
The Sun (2012)
He wore a tiny gold stud in his ear.
John Walsh ARE YOU TALKING TO ME?: A Life Through the Movies (2004)
Underneath he probably wore a moulded plastic studded football boot.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Metal studded golf shoes certainly give the best and most reliable grip when playing on grass.
Lewis, Beverly Winning Golf for Women (1993)
Players may wear the same studs as for a game on grass.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Then invest in a long cardigan and studded belt to layer up further and complete the look.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Perhaps they will go into the challenge with boots raised and studs up.
The Sun (2006)
Initially they were put at either side of two rows of metal studs in the road.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Replace the belt with a studded or stripy one.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It was an attack speech that was so aggressive that it should have been wearing a studded collar.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Australia will be retired to stud at the end of the season and is already worth 50million.
The Sun (2014)
Complete the look with jade stud earrings with solid silver fittings and butterfly backs for just 12.95.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
There were loads of stud walls to rip out and the garden was 2ft high in nettles.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Or have a really chic, studded shoulder bag.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Multiple zips, studded shoes or a neck adorned with heavyweight chains all work.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
We will make you earrings of gold, studded with silver.
Christianity Today (2000)
The building was a shell, with a couple of shaky stud walls and no ceilings.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
There is a single slender silver ring on her finger, a discreet stud in each ear.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
I love their mini bags and the studded clutch.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
He went on to become a racing commentator and to run a small stud, breeding racehorses and ponies.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Green jade stud earrings set in silver are also available at just 9.95, to complete the look.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
In other languages
stud
British English: stud /stʌd/ NOUN
Studs are small pieces of metal which are attached to a surface for decoration.
...a black leather jacket with silver studs.
American English: stud
Arabic: زِرٌ مَعْدَنِيّ
Brazilian Portuguese: tacha prego
Chinese: 饰钉
Croatian: zakovica
Czech: cvoček ozdobný
Danish: knap
Dutch: spijker
European Spanish: tachuela
Finnish: koristenappi
French: clou
German: Ziernagel
Greek: διακοσμητικό καρφί
Italian: chiodo
Japanese: 鋲
Korean: 장식 못
Norwegian: stump
Polish: ćwiek
European Portuguese: tacha prego
Romanian: ornament de metal
Russian: украшение поверхностей путем набивки на нее декоративных гвоздей
Latin American Spanish: tachuela
Swedish: avelshingst
Thai: กระดุม
Turkish: kabara
Ukrainian: цвях
Vietnamese: đinh tán
All related terms of 'stud'
at stud
available for breeding
nose stud
a stud worn in or on the nose as an ornament
stud book
A stud book is a written record of the breeding of a particular horse , especially a racehorse .
stud farm
A stud farm is a place where horses are bred.
stud fee
a price paid by the owner of a female animal to the owner of a male animal for the right to breed the female animal with the male animal
stud mare
a female horse kept for breeding
frost stud
an antislip device fitted to a horse's shoe
press stud
A press stud is a small metal object used to fasten clothes and is made up of two parts which can be pressed together .
shear stud
a stud that transfers shear stress between metal and concrete in composite structural members in which the stud is welded to the metal component
stud muffin
a sexually attractive young man
stud poker
a variety of poker in which the first card is dealt face down before each player and the next four are dealt face up ( five-card stud ) or in which the first two cards and the last card are dealt face down and the intervening four cards are dealt face up ( seven-card stud ), with bets made after each round
stud welding
the semiautomatic welding of a stud or similar piece of metal to a flat part, usually by means of an electric arc
seven-card stud
a variety of poker in which each player is dealt one card face down in each of the first two rounds , one card face up in each of the next four rounds, and one card face down in the last round, each of the last five rounds being followed by a betting interval
studbook
a written record of the pedigree of a purebred stock, esp of racehorses
Chinese translation of 'stud'
stud
(stʌd)
n(c)
(on clothing) 饰(飾)钉(釘) (shìdīng) (个(個), gè)
(= earring) 耳钉(釘) (ěrdīng)
(Brit, on soles of boots) 鞋钉(釘) (xiédīng)
(= stud farm) 种(種)马(馬)场(場) (zhǒngmǎchǎng)
(inf, = man) 性欲(慾)旺盛的男子 (xìngyù wàngshèng de nánzǐ)
vt
studded with镶(鑲)有 (xiāng yǒu)
(noun)
Definition
a fastener consisting of two discs at either end of a short bar, usually used with clothes
You see studs on lots of London front doors.
Synonyms
rivet
tack
Use a staple gun or upholstery tacks.
press-stud
tintack
(verb)
Definition
to decorate or cover (something) with or as if with studs