stud

(noun) a man who is virile and sexually active. Synonyms: he-man, macho-man.

(noun) ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt). Synonyms: rivet.

(noun) an upright in house framing. Synonyms: scantling.

(noun) adult male horse kept for breeding. Synonyms: studhorse.

(noun) poker in which each player receives hole cards and the remainder are dealt face up; bets are placed after each card is dealt. Synonyms: stud poker.

(verb) scatter or intersperse like dots or studs. Synonyms: dot, constellate. Example: "Hills constellated with lights."

(verb) provide with or construct with studs. Example: "Stud the wall."