STUDS

noun

1. A male animal, especially a stud horse (stallion), kept for breeding.
2. A female animal, especially a studmare (broodmare), kept for breeding.
3. (also by extension) A group of such animals.

noun

1. A small object that protrudes from something; an ornamental knob.
2. (jewelry) A small round earring.
3. 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.

noun

1. A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.
2. A person who is formally enrolled at a school, a college or university, or another educational institution.