stud

Definition

  • n. a man who is virile and sexually active
  • n. ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt)
  • n. adult male horse kept for breeding
  • n. poker in which each player receives hole cards and the remainder are dealt face up; bets are placed after each card is dealt

Word forms

Past tense
studded
Past participle
studded
Present participle
studding
Third person singular
studs

Example sentences

  1. n.

    He wore a jacket with silver studs on the shoulders.

  2. vt.

    The night sky was studded with thousands of stars.