studs

A pair of shoes or boots which have studs on the bottom to aid grip.

Noun plural, plural only

  1. A pair of shoes or boots which have studs on the bottom to aid grip.
    • He wore his studs to play soccer.
  2. Tires with metal protrusions used for improved traction on snow and ice in winter.
    • Many US states have outlawed studs due to the damage they cause to paved roads.

Synonyms

cleats spikes

Related

take the studs

Derived

studs up

Noun form of, plural

  1. plural of stud