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stud

The correct spelling is stud.

How to pronounce stud

/stʌd/
noun

IPA: /stʌd/

Say it like: Stu-d

The correct spelling is stud. A male animal, especially a stud horse (stallion), kept for breeding. For example: "a collar with studs"

Usage Examples

a collar with studs

She's wearing studs in her ears.

He is a student of life.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A male animal, especially a stud horse (stallion), kept for breeding.
  2. 2.A female animal, especially a studmare (broodmare), kept for breeding.
  3. 3.(also by extension) A group of such animals.
  4. 4.An animal (usually livestock) that has been registered and is retained for breeding.
  5. 5.A place, such as a ranch, where such animals are kept.

verb

  1. 1.To set with studs; to furnish with studs.
  2. 2.To be scattered over the surface of (something) at intervals.
  3. 3.To set (something) over a surface at intervals.

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