stud
Translation
stud, earring, stallion, attractive man
Examples
His leather jacket was covered in studs.
His leather jacket was covered in studs.
She wore simple diamond studs in her ears.
She wore simple diamond studs in her ears.
The farm is known for its prize studs.
The farm is known for its prize studs.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) stud a small metal object His jacket has metal studs on the collar.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rivet, pin, knob; stallion, sire
Etymology
From Old English 'stod' meaning 'post, pillar'. This evolved to mean any projecting object.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'studded' leather jacket for the decorative meaning, or a 'stud' horse on a farm for the animal meaning.