stud

Definition of stud

Nouns

a man who is virile and sexually active
Synonyms:
he-man, macho-man
Type of:
adult male, man
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt)
Synonyms:
rivet
Type of:
decoration, ornament, ornamentation
something used to beautify
an upright in house framing
Synonyms:
scantling
Type of:
upright, vertical
a vertical structural member as a post or stake
adult male horse kept for breeding
Synonyms:
studhorse
Type of:
entire, stallion
uncastrated adult male horse
poker in which each player receives hole cards and the remainder are dealt face up; bets are placed after each card is dealt
Synonyms:
stud poker
Type of:
poker, poker game
any of various card games in which players bet that they hold the highest-ranking hand

Verbs

scatter or intersperse like dots or studs
Synonyms:
constellate, dot
Type of:
continue, cover, extend
span an interval of distance, space or time
provide with or construct with studs
"stud the wall"
Type of:
add
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

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