Studding

Studding
Stud Stud, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Studded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Studding}.] 1. To adorn with shining studs, or knobs. [1913 Webster]

Thy horses shall be trapped, Their harness studded all with gold and pearl. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

2. To set with detached ornaments or prominent objects; to set thickly, as with studs. [1913 Webster]

The sloping sides and summits of our hills, and the extensive plains that stretch before our view, are studded with substantial, neat, and commodious dwellings of freemen. --Bp. Hobart. [1913 Webster]


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  • Studding — Stud ding, n. Material for studs, or joists; studs, or joists, collectively; studs. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • studding — [stud′iŋ] n. 1. studs collectively, esp. for walls 2. material used for or as studs …   English World dictionary

  • studding — Ⅰ. stud [1] ► NOUN 1) a large headed piece of metal that pierces and projects from a surface, especially for decoration. 2) a small projection fixed to the base of a shoe or boot to provide better grip. 3) a small piece of jewellery which is… …   English terms dictionary

  • Studding sail — Stud ding sail (Naut.) A light sail set at the side of a principal or square sail of a vessel in free winds, to increase her speed. Its head is bent to a small spar which is called the studding sail boom. See Illust. of {Sail}. Toten. [1913… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Studding sail — A studding sail or studsail is a sail used to increase the sail area of a square rigged vessel in light winds. Traditionally pronounced stuns l.It is an extra sail hoisted alongside a square rigged sail on an extension of its yardarm. It is named …   Wikipedia

  • studding sail — ˈstən(t)səl (usual nautical pronunc), ˈstədiŋˌsāl noun Etymology: studding (of unknown origin) + sail : a light sail set at the side of a principle square sail of a vessel in free winds to increase its speed see sail illustration …   Useful english dictionary

  • studding — noun Date: 1588 the studs of a building or wall …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • studding — /stud ing/, n. 1. a number of studs, as in a wall or partition. 2. timbers or manufactured objects for use as studs. [1580 90; STUD1 + ING1] * * * …   Universalium

  • studding — noun a) The timber framework for a lath and plaster wall b) A batten of wood for this framework …   Wiktionary

  • studding — stÊŒd n. nail head or knob projecting from a surface; upright post in the framework of a wall; decorative button; small round earring; male animal kept for breeding; sexually promiscuous man (Slang) v. furnish with studs, construct using studs;… …   English contemporary dictionary

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