stud
stud Lexical Profile
stud Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An upright piece of timber or metal serving as part of the internal framework of a wall.
"The carpenter carefully marked the position of each stud before attaching the drywall panels."
A small, protruding piece of metal, jewelry, or ornament, such as a localized earring or a decorative button on clothing.
"She wore a simple pair of diamond studs to the elegant dinner party."
A male animal, especially a horse or dog, kept primarily for breeding purposes.
"The champion racehorse was retired to stud after a highly successful career on the track."
• verb
To decorate, cover, or adorn a surface with small, protruding objects or points.
"The fashion designer decided to stud the heavy leather jacket with silver spikes."
To be scattered over or present in large numbers across a space or surface.
"Countless bright stars stud the clear night sky in the remote desert."
• Rhymes for stud
Word Origin & Etymology
The noun has two distinct origins. The architectural sense comes from Old English 'studu' (pillar, post, support). The animal breeding sense derives from Old English 'stōd' (a herd of horses), which eventually assimilated to the same spelling.
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