# studs

Pronunciation: say "STUDZ" /stʌdz/

## Noun

1. Plural of stud. — plural of stud
   - Simple: Plural of stud. Used when there is more than one.
   - _The contractor marked the studs on the drywall before mounting the television._
   - _His leather jacket had a row of silver studs along the collar._
2. Tires with metal protrusions that give better traction on snow and ice in winter.
   - Simple: Car tires with small metal points that help them grip snow and ice.
   - _We switched to studs in November and crossed the mountain pass without trouble._
   - _Every April the shop takes off our studs and puts the regular tires back on._
3. A pair of shoes or boots with studs on the soles to give better grip.
   - Simple: Shoes or boots with small points on the bottom to stop you from slipping.
   - _The coach told the players to wear studs because the field was soaked._
   - _She laced up her studs in the locker room before the rugby match._

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