stud

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : homme considéré comme viril et sexuellement actif ; petit élément décoratif saillant ou fermoir ; montant vertical dans une ossature de bâtiment ; étalon adulte utilisé pour la reproduction ; ou variété de poker où les cartes sont données face visible.

A noun with multiple meanings: a man considered virile and sexually active; a small ornamental knob or fastener; an upright support in building framing; an adult male horse kept for breeding; or a type of poker game where cards are dealt face up.

1. Virile manB2informal

   A man who is considered virile and sexually active.

   mâle viril

   • He's a real stud, always surrounded by admirers.
   • The movie star was portrayed as a stud in the film.
   • She called him a stud after his impressive performance.

   Synonymescasanovahunkmachoplayerstallionwomanizer

   Antonymesimpotentweakling

2. Decorative ornamentB1formal

   A small, often circular, ornament that protrudes, used on items like belts, shields, or vaults.

   Clou décoratif

   • The belt was decorated with silver studs.
   • The shield had a large metal stud in the center.
   • She wore a jacket with studs on the shoulders.

   Synonymesbossbuttonknobornamentrivet

3. Building frame uprightB2formaltechnical

   An upright post in the framework of a building, typically used in walls.

   Montant de cloison

   • The carpenter measured the distance between each stud.
   • We need to find a stud to hang the heavy mirror.
   • The wall studs are spaced 16 inches apart.

   Synonymescolumnpostupright

4. Breeding horseB1formal

   An adult male horse kept specifically for breeding purposes.

   Étalon reproducteur

   • The farm has a champion stud for breeding.
   • They paid a high fee to use the stud for their mare.
   • The stud was known for its strong lineage.

   Synonymessirestallionstudhorse

5. Poker game variantB2informal

   A type of poker where each player receives some cards face down and the rest are dealt face up, with betting after each card.

   Stud (variante de poker)

   • They played a round of stud poker at the casino.
   • In stud, you need to pay attention to the visible cards.
   • He won the hand in a game of seven-card stud.

• Couvrir ou parsemer de clous ou de pointes décoratifs, ou être dispersé ou parsemé sur une surface.

A verb meaning to decorate or set with studs, or to be scattered or dotted over a surface.

1. Scatter or intersperseB2formal

   To be scattered or placed over a surface like dots or studs.

   parsemer

   • The night sky was studded with stars.
   • The garden was studded with colorful flowers.
   • Her speech was studded with witty remarks.

   Synonymesbestrewdotfleckinterspersepeppersprinklestipple

2. Provide with studsB2formal

   To decorate or construct something with studs (small, often metal, projections).

   garnir de clous

   • The craftsman studded the leather belt with silver.
   • The door was studded with iron nails for reinforcement.
   • He studded the bracelet with small gems.

   Synonymesboss