Word: STUD
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Definition of STUD
- 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.
- A small object that protrudes from something; an ornamental knob.
"a collar with studs"
- (jewelry) A small round earring.
"She's wearing studs in her ears."
- 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.
- To set with studs; to furnish with studs.
- To be scattered over the surface of (something) at intervals.
- To set (something) over a surface at intervals.
- A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.
"He is a student of life."
- A person who is formally enrolled at a school, a college or university, or another educational institution.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "stud", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "stud" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is STUD a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is STUD worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in STUD? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing STUD:
- # the stud effect
- # master of stud
- # playing with stud
- # in terms of stud
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