I. ˈstəd noun
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: Middle English stod, from Old English stōd; akin to Old Church Slavic stado flock and probably to Old High German stān to stand — more at stand
Date: before 12th century
1.
a. : a group of animals and especially horses kept primarily for breeding
b. : a place (as a farm) where a stud is kept
2. : studhorse ; broadly : a male animal kept for breeding
3.
a. : a young man : guy ; especially : one who is virile and promiscuous
b. : a tough person
c. : hunk 2
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- at stud
II. noun
Etymology: Middle English stode, from Old English studu; akin to Middle High German stud prop, Old Norse stoth post
Date: before 12th century
1.
a. : one of the smaller uprights in the framing of the walls of a building to which sheathing, paneling, or laths are fastened : scantling
b. : height from floor to ceiling
2.
a. : a boss, rivet, or nail with a large head used (as on a shield or belt) for ornament or protection
b. : a solid button with a shank or eye on the back inserted (as through an eyelet in a garment) as a fastener or ornament
c. : a small button-like ornament with a post for inserting through a body part (as the earlobe or nostril) and into a clasp
3.
a. : any of various infixed pieces (as a rod or pin) projecting from a machine and serving chiefly as a support or axis
b. : one of the metal or rubber cleats projecting from a snow tire to increase traction
III. transitive verb
( stud·ded ; stud·ding )
Date: circa 1506
1. : to furnish (as a building or wall) with studs
2. : to adorn, cover, or protect with studs
3. : to set, mark, or decorate conspicuously often at intervals
a sky studded with stars
a career studded with honors
IV. abbreviation
student