First Known Use: before 12th century
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1stud
noun, often attributive \ˈstəd\
Definition of STUD
1
a : a group of animals and especially horses kept primarily for breeding b : a place (as a farm) where a stud is kept
2
: studhorse; broadly : a male animal kept for breeding
3
— at stud
: for breeding as a stud <retired racehorses at stud>
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Origin of STUD
Middle English stod, from Old English stōd; akin to Old Church Slavic stado flock and probably to Old High German stān to stand — more at stand
2stud
noun
Definition of STUD
1
a : one of the smaller uprights in the framing of the walls of a building to which sheathing, paneling, or laths are fastened : scantling b : height from floor to ceiling
2
a : a boss, rivet, or nail with a large head used (as on a shield or belt) for ornament or protection b : a solid button with a shank or eye on the back inserted (as through an eyelet in a garment) as a fastener or ornament c : a small button-like ornament with a post for inserting through a body part (as the earlobe or nostril) and into a clasp
3
a : any of various infixed pieces (as a rod or pin) projecting from a machine and serving chiefly as a support or axis b : one of the metal or rubber cleats projecting from a snow tire to increase traction
Origin of STUD
Middle English stode, from Old English studu; akin to Middle High German stud prop, Old Norse stoth post
First Known Use: before 12th century
3stud
transitive verb
: to decorate or cover (something) with many small items
stud·dedstud·ding
Full Definition of STUD
1
: to furnish (as a building or wall) with studs
2
: to adorn, cover, or protect with studs
3
: to set, mark, or decorate conspicuously often at intervals <a sky studded with stars> <a career studded with honors>
First Known Use of STUD
circa 1506
4stud
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STUD Defined for Kids
1stud
noun \ˈstəd\
Definition of STUD for Kids
1
: one of the smaller vertical supports in the walls of a building to which the wall materials are fastened
2
: a removable device like a button used for fastening or as an ornament <shirt studs>
3
: one of the metal cleats used on a snow tire to provide a better grip
4
: a small piece of jewelry that is attached through a hole in part of a person's body
2stud
verb
stud·dedstud·ding
Definition of STUD for Kids
: to cover or be covered with many small items <She wore … black cowboy boots which were studded with turquoise stones. — Louis Sachar, Holes>
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