studs
Pronunciation: [stʌdz]
Context: “fashion”
(noun) small, often decorative pieces that stick out from a surface or are attached to clothing. They can make items look more interesting or stylish, like adding sparkles to a shirt.
Example
Her jacket looked really cool with all the shiny studs on it.
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His plain t-shirt didn't have any studs or decorations on it.
Example
Do you think studs would look good on my new shoes?
Context: “construction”
(noun) long, thin pieces of material, like wood or metal, used to support walls in a building. They help hold things up, just like how your bones support your body.
Example
The builder put in new studs to make the wall stronger.
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The wall fell down because it didn’t have enough studs inside it.
Example
How many studs do we need to build this wall?
Context: “animal breeding”
(noun) a male animal, especially a horse or dog, that is used for breeding. Breeders often choose the best studs to help make strong or healthy baby animals.
Example
The farmer has a famous horse that is considered a great stud.
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They decided not to use that dog as a stud because he didn't have good traits.
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What makes a dog a good stud for breeding?
Context: “gathering materials”
(verb) to attach or insert something like a stud to a surface. This can make something look nice or be more functional, like adding decoration to a shoe or fastening something together.
Example
She studs her shoes with colorful gems to make them stylish.
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He didn't stud the fabric properly, so the design looked messy.
Example
Can you help me stud these jackets for the fashion show?