press stud
- noun
- /prɛs stʌd/
- UK
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- She fastened her coat using the press stud to keep out the cold.
But you have in the VNAA corset that has like the press studs sort of going down, so you would be able to sort of just unbutton it and then pull things out.
- But you have in the VNAA corset that has like the press studs sort of going down, so you would be able to sort of just unbutton it and then pull things out.
Examples
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Here was applying press studs, which I think was a mistake because they can't really close when the bag is empty.
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But you have in the VNAA corset that has like the press studs sort of going down, so you would be able to sort of just unbutton it and then pull things out.
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The shirt had shiny press studs that made it look more stylish.
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He struggled to open the press stud on his jacket with gloved hands.
Synonyms
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3.2
A small fastener on clothing that closes with a small sound
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3.4
A small thing on clothes or bags that joins two pieces by pressing two round parts together
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Morphology
The term 'press stud' combines 'press' (apply pressure) with 'stud' (a small rivet/ornament), so the idea of a small fastener that snaps together when pressed is directly derivable from the parts. This compositional, functional relation is common and a B1 learner who knows both words will very likely infer the MWE's meaning without prior exposure.
Etymology
The noun press stud may come from a simple picture: a small metal stud, a little knob, that you push, or press, so the two parts 'snap' together. That's why press stud means a two-piece fastener that clicks closed when you press it and is used to 'fasten' clothing quickly.