noun
Uncommon
studs
Studs (noun) means Small metal or rubber protrusions on the sole of a shoe or boot to improve grip. Example: “The rugby players wore boots with metal studs for better traction on grass.”
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Small metal or rubber protrusions on the sole of a shoe or boot to improve grip.
"The rugby players wore boots with metal studs for better traction on grass."
How to use studs
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe plural of stud, most often used for the grip-enhancing bumps on sports footwear or tyres.
Common pairings
football studs
snow studs
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What does “studs” mean?
The word “studs” means small metal or rubber protrusions on the sole of a shoe or boot to improve grip. In plain terms, the plural of stud, most often used for the grip-enhancing bumps on sports footwear or tyres.
How do you use “studs” in a sentence?
Here is “studs” used in a sentence: “The rugby players wore boots with metal studs for better traction on grass.”
What part of speech is “studs”?
“Studs” is a noun.
Is “studs” a common word?
“Studs” is an uncommon word in modern English.
