Word Frequency
studding (ˈstʌdɪŋ
)
Definitions
noun
- building studs collectively, esp as used to form a wall or partition See also stud1 (sense 3)
- material that is used to form studs or serve as studs
stud1 (stʌd
)
Definitions
noun
- a large-headed nail or other projection protruding from a surface, usually as decoration
- a type of fastener consisting of two discs at either end of a short shank, used to fasten shirtfronts, collars, etc
- (building) a vertical member made of timber, steel, etc, that is used with others to construct the framework of a wall
- a headless bolt that is threaded at both ends, the centre portion being unthreaded
- any short projection on a machine, such as the metal cylinder that forms a journal for the gears on a screw-cutting lathe
- the crossbar in the centre of a link of a heavy chain
- one of a number of rounded projections on the sole of a boot or shoe to give better grip, as on a football boot
verb
Word forms: studs, studding, studded
tr- to provide, ornament, or make with studs
- to dot or cover (with) ⇒
the park was studded with daisies
- (building) to provide or support (a wall, partition, etc) with studs
Word Origin
Old English studu; related to Old Norse stoth post, Middle High German stud postExample Sentences Including 'studding'
The cowslips self-seeded, studding the turf in April and May with spikes ofTimes, Sunday Times (2002)
There are fairy lights studding the ceiling and electric candles twinkling from wall niches.The Australian (2004)
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