stud meaning and definition

STUD noun

Definition of stud (noun)

1. a man who is virile and sexually active
   • synonyms: he-man, macho-man
2. ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt)
   • synonyms: rivet
3. an upright in house framing
   • synonyms: scantling
4. adult male horse kept for breeding
   • synonyms: studhorse
5. 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

STUD verb

Definition of stud (verb)

1. scatter or intersperse like dots or studs
   • "Hills constellated with lights"
   • synonyms: constellate, dot
2. provide with or construct with studs
   • "stud the wall"