Meaning of stud in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /stəd/

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  1. Verb

    stud

    Definitions

    1. scatter or intersperse like dots or studs

    Examples

    • « Hills constellated with lights »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. provide with or construct with studs

    Examples

    • « stud the wall »

    Derived terms

  3. Noun

    stud

    Etymology

    Old English studu, stuthu ‘post, upright prop’; related to German stützen‘to prop’. The sense ‘ornamental metal knob’ arose in late Middle English

    Definitions

    1. a man who is virile and sexually active
  4. 2. ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt)

    Derived terms

  5. 3. an upright in house framing
  6. 4. adult male horse kept for breeding
  7. 5. poker in which each player receives hole cards and the remainder are dealt face up

    Examples

    • « bets are placed after each card is dealt »

Famous quotes

  • « I'm cool with the way I look, I'm not an ugly dog, but I don't see myself as a stud or anything. »
    Seann William Scott

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