Description

The word "stud" has multiple meanings, including a type of fastener, a building component, and a type of animal. Fastener A large-headed nail or bolt used for decoration or protection A button-like device used to fasten a shirt front A screw with threads at both ends used to fasten metal or concrete A metal crossbar in a chain cable A projecting pin or peg used as a support, pivot, or stop Building component A vertical member in a wall's framing, made of timber or steel, that holds wall materials in place A metal crossbar that braces a link in a chain cable A projecting pin or peg used as a support, pivot, or stop Animal A male animal, such as a stallion, kept for breeding A group of animals, especially horses, kept primarily for breeding Other meanings A slang term for a macho man A rounded projection on the sole of a shoe or boot to improve grip A short projection on a machine, such as a metal cylinder that forms a journal for gears A small ornament on a metal post in an earring