nounπShareA male animal, especially a stud horse (stallion), kept for breeding."The farmer carefully selected a stud horse for his mare to breed with. "animalbiologyagriculturesexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA female animal, especially a studmare (broodmare), kept for breeding."The stud mare was carefully prepared for the breeding season. "animalagriculturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(also by extension) A group of such animals."The farmer brought in a stud of prize-winning pigs. "animalgroupagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn animal (usually livestock) that has been registered and is retained for breeding."The farmer carefully selected the prize-winning stud bull for breeding purposes. "animalagriculturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA place, such as a ranch, where such animals are kept."The family's vacation took them to a large cattle stud in Montana. "animalagricultureplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sexually attractive male; also a lover in great demand."The popular stud in the class was asked out by several girls. "personappearancesexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small object that protrudes from something; an ornamental knob."a collar with studs"appearanceitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(jewelry) A small round earring."My little sister wore small stud earrings to school today. "appearancewearstyleitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA vertical post, especially one of the small uprights in the framing for lath and plaster partitions, and furring, and upon which the laths are nailed."The carpenter hammered the laths onto the studs to build the new wall partition. "architecturebuildingmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stem; a trunk."The young sapling had a sturdy stud, perfect for supporting its growing branches. "partplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of poker where an individual cannot throw cards away and some of her cards are exposed (also stud poker)."My brother loves playing stud poker; he enjoys the challenge of making a good hand with only exposed cards. "gamesportbetentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA short rod or pin, fixed in and projecting from something, and sometimes forming a journal."The bicycle's broken chain was fixed by replacing the worn-out stud that held the chainring in place. "technicalmachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stud bolt."The mechanic tightened the stud holding the wheel to the car. "technicalmachineitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn iron brace across the shorter diameter of the link of a chain cable."The chain hoist's stud needed replacement because it was broken. "nauticaltechnicalpartmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo set with studs; to furnish with studs."The carpenter studded the wooden door with brass nails. "appearancestylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be scattered over the surface of (something) at intervals."The garden was studded with colourful flowers at regular intervals. "appearancenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo set (something) over a surface at intervals."The carpenter studded the wooden planks with nails at regular intervals to make the shelf stronger. "appearancestylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person who studies or learns about a particular subject."He is a student of life."personeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person who is formally enrolled at a school, a college or university, or another educational institution."My brother is a new stud at the local community college. "personeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading