stud finder
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- noun
- /stʌd ˈfaɪndər/
- US
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localizador de vigas
- I'll check it on Stud Buddy is actually a name brand for a stud Finder and it says this is the world's simplest stud Finder.
- Use a stud finder
- Stud finder to locate
Examples
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A stud finder is essential for locating the best places to attach heavy items to the wall.
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The one thing you don't wanna do is miss with the stud-finder.
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That's why things like electric stud finders good because that will also find electric cables and and pipes as well.
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Well, you're going to need a fancy high tech stud Finder when your studs are made out of metal.
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They can serve as stud finders or mechanisms for finding hidden nails in walls or locating nails under linoleum, hardwood, or tile floors.
Blog text (22) -
To hang the shelves correctly, use a stud finder to locate the wooden framing behind the drywall.
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Before you start drilling, make sure to use a stud finder to avoid hitting any electrical wires.
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a device used to locate studs behind a wall' is directly and compositionally derived from 'stud' (a structural post) + 'finder' (one that finds). This noun+finder compounding pattern is common and yields an instrument/agent interpretation, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Stud finder comes from its simple job: a stud is a wooden or metal beam hiding behind a wall, and a finder is something that looks for it. So a stud finder is a tool that 'finds' those hidden beams so you can hang heavy things safely.