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stud 1

 (stŭd)
n.
1. An upright post in the framework of a wall for supporting sheets of lath, drywall, or similar material.
2. A small knob, nail head, or rivet fixed in and slightly projecting from a surface.
3.
a. A small ornamental button mounted on a short post for insertion through an eyelet, as on a dress shirt.
b. A buttonlike earring or other piercing mounted on a slender post, as of gold or steel.
4.
a. Any of various protruding pins or pegs in machinery, used mainly as a support or pivot.
b. One of a number of small metal cleats embedded in a snow tire to increase traction on slippery or snowy roads.
5. A metal crosspiece used as a brace in a link, as in a chain cable.
tr.v. stud·ded, stud·ding, studs
1. To provide with or construct with studs or a stud.
2. To set with studs or a stud: stud a bracelet with rubies.
3. To be scattered over: Daisies studded the meadow.
[Middle English stode, from Old English studu; see stā- in Indo-European roots.]

stud 2

 (stŭd)
n.
1.
a. A group of animals, especially horses, kept for breeding.
b. A male animal, such as a stallion, that is kept for breeding.
c. A stable or farm where these animals are kept.
2. Slang
a. A usually young man who is very sexually active or promiscuous.
b. A usually young man regarded as attractive and physically fit.
3. Slang A person who is extremely competent in a given area.
4. Games Stud poker.
Idiom:
at stud
Available or offered for breeding. Used of animals.
[Middle English stod, establishment for breeding horses, from Old English stōd; see stā- in Indo-European roots.]
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Adj.1.studded - dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination; "star-studded heavens"; "diamond-studded belt"
adorned, decorated - provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
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studded

adjective covered, dotted, scattered, spotted, peppered, sprinkled, spangled a metal panel studded with small microphones
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studded

[ˈstʌdɪd] adj
(= decorated with studs) [jacket, leather belt] → clouté(e)
studded with sth (= decorated) (diamonds, precious stones) → incrusté(e) de qch
studded with sth (= full of) → truffé(e) de qch
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Then magnificent gold medals set with precious stones were presented to each of the twenty-six officers; and the Tin Woodman was given a new axe studded with diamonds; and the Scarecrow received a silver jar of complexion powder.
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