studs

noun

Meaning

A male animal, especially a stud horse (stallion), kept for breeding.
A female animal, especially a studmare (broodmare), kept for breeding.
(also by extension) A group of such animals.
An animal (usually livestock) that has been registered and is retained for breeding.
A place, such as a ranch, where such animals are kept.
A sexually attractive male; also a lover in great demand.
A small object that protrudes from something; an ornamental knob.
(jewelry) A small round earring.
A vertical post, especially one of the small uprights in the framing for lath and plaster partitions, and furring, and upon which the laths are nailed.
A stem; a trunk.
A type of poker where an individual cannot throw cards away and some of her cards are exposed (also stud poker).
A short rod or pin, fixed in and projecting from something, and sometimes forming a journal.
A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.
A person who is formally enrolled at a school, a college or university, or another educational institution.
A pair of shoes or boots which have studs on the bottom to aid grip.
Tires/tyres with metal protrusions used for improved traction on snow and ice in winter.

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