studs
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noun
- A male animal, especially a stud horse (stallion), kept for breeding.
- A female animal, especially a studmare (broodmare), kept for breeding.
- (also by extension) A group of such animals.
- An animal (usually livestock) that has been registered and is retained for breeding.
noun
- A small object that protrudes from something; an ornamental knob.“a collar with studs”
- (jewelry) A small round earring.“She's wearing studs in her ears.”
- A 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.
- A stem; a trunk.
noun
- A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.“He is a student of life.”
- A person who is formally enrolled at a school, a college or university, or another educational institution.
noun
- A pair of shoes or boots which have studs on the bottom to aid grip.“He wore his studs to play soccer.”
- Tires/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.”
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