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[ stuhd-ing ]

/ ˈstʌd ɪŋ /

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noun

a number of studs, as in a wall or partition.

timbers or manufactured objects for use as studs.

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Origin of studding

First recorded in 1580–90; stud1 + -ing1

Words nearby studding

stud, stud bolt, studbook, studded tire, studdie, studding, studdingsail, Studebaker, student, student adviser, student body

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dot, dredge, dust, moisten, pepper, shower, smear, spray, strew, stud, mottle, sprinkle, besmirch, bespatter, blot, blotch, dapple, dirty, fleck, maculate

How to use studding in a sentence

  • The Cashmere, little moved by the wind, had set her topsail and studding-sails to catch the breeze.

  • He could see the Cashmere run out her lower studding-sails and her staysails, to take advantage of the rising wind.

  • The studding-sails were rigged out, and various strange-shaped sails were set between the masts and above and below the bowsprit.

  • It is used for concrete forms, sheathing, studding and for dairy containers and packages that must be odorless and tasteless.

  • And forthwith the mate put in a pleasant hour decking the ship with her larboard studding-sails, from the royals down.

British Dictionary definitions for studding


noun

building studs collectively, esp as used to form a wall or partitionSee also stud 1 (def. 3)

material that is used to form studs or serve as studs

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Something with which a surface is studded.

noun

The wood framework of a wall or partition.

noun

Studs collectively, esp. for walls.

noun

Material used for or as studs.

noun

Present participle of stud.

verb

A batten of wood for this framework.

noun

Anything with which a surface is studded.

noun

Other Word Forms

Noun

Studding Sentence Examples

  • The front elevation has a high rubble plinth with square paneled timber framing in the 2 left hand bays, closer studding to right.

  • Brackets - stainless studding with nylon clips to the rack arms.

  • The position of the detector can be adjusted within the tube by the slots and the brass studding.

  • Stobs are replaced by 100 x 100mm uprights, braced with steel studding.

  • This bag boasts gleaming gold or silver accents, studding, and details set against a fabric background.

stud·ding

 (stŭd′ĭng)

n.

1.

a. The wood framework of a wall or partition.

b. Lumber cut for studs.

2. Something with which a surface is studded.

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studding

(ˈstʌdɪŋ)

n

1. (Building) building studs collectively, esp as used to form a wall or partition. See also stud13

2. (Building) material that is used to form studs or serve as studs

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stud•ding

(ˈstʌd ɪŋ)

n.

1. a number of studs, as in a wall or partition.

2. timbers or manufactured objects for use as studs.

[1580–90]

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What is the synonym of stud?

A strong, virile, or physically attractive man. hunk. beefcake. superstud. pretty boy.

What is an example of a stud?

The definition of a stud is a small round knob or post used for decoration, or an animal kept for breeding. An example of a stud is a round metal decoration on a leather belt. An example of a stud is the only male horse in a stable of mares.

What type of word is stud?

Stud is a noun - Word Type.