nounπShareA male animal, especially a stud horse (stallion), kept for breeding."The farmer kept several studs on his ranch to breed with his mares and improve the quality of his horses. "animalagriculturebiologysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA female animal, especially a studmare (broodmare), kept for breeding."The farm specialized in raising horses, carefully selecting the best studs to produce champion foals. "animalagriculturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(also by extension) A group of such animals."The rancher showed off his studs, promising they would produce excellent offspring. "animalgroupagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn animal (usually livestock) that has been registered and is retained for breeding."The farmer kept only the best studs to improve the quality of his cattle herd. "animalagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA place, such as a ranch, where such animals are kept."The wealthy farmer owned several studs where he bred and raised champion horses. "animalagricultureplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sexually attractive male; also a lover in great demand.""Ever since he joined the football team, Mark's become quite the stud at school, with girls always asking him out." "personsexappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small object that protrudes from something; an ornamental knob."a collar with studs"itemappearancepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(jewelry) A small round earring."She only wears small gold studs in her ears to school. "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 attached the drywall to the studs to create a new wall in the room. "architecturebuildingmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stem; a trunk."The old oak tree's thick studs supported the heavy branches. "partstructureChat 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).""At the casino, he usually plays Texas Hold'em, but tonight he's trying his luck with studs." "gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA short rod or pin, fixed in and projecting from something, and sometimes forming a journal."The carpenter used studs to reinforce the wooden frame of the wall. "technicalpartmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stud bolt."The mechanic replaced the rusty studs holding the car's wheel hub to the axle. "technicalmachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn iron brace across the shorter diameter of the link of a chain cable."The heavy anchor chain had studs inside each link to prevent it from collapsing under extreme pressure. "nauticaltechnicalmaterialChat 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.""The university keeps a detailed record of all its studs to track their academic progress." "personeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pair of shoes or boots which have studs on the bottom to aid grip."He wore his studs to play soccer."wearsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareTires/tyres with metal protrusions used for improved traction on snow and ice in winter."Many US states have outlawed studs due to the damage they cause to paved roads."vehicletechnicaltrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
