(~s)
1.
A ~s are small pieces of metal which are attached to a surface for decoration.
You see ~s on lots of London front doors.
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2.
A ~ is an earring consisting of a small shape attached to a bar which goes through a hole in your ear.
...plain gold ~s.
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3.
Studs are small round objects attached to the bottom of boots, especially sports boots, so that the person wearing them does not slip. (BRIT; in AM, use cleats )
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4.
Horses or other animals that are kept for ~ are kept to be used for breeding.
He was voted horse of the year and then was retired to ~.
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