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studs

Pronunciation: [stʌdz]

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Learn how to use studs in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

They decided not to use that dog as a stud because he didn't have good traits.

Example

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.

Example

He didn't stud the fabric properly, so the design looked messy.

Example

Can you help me stud these jackets for the fashion show?

How to pronounce studs

Pronunciation: [stʌdz]

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