Definition of Studding

1. n. Material for studs, or joists; studs, or joists, collectively; studs.

Definition of Studding

1. Verb. (present participle of stud) ¹

2. Noun. The timber framework for a lath and plaster wall ¹

3. Noun. A batten of wood for this framework ¹

4. Noun. Anything with which a surface is studded ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Studding

1. the framework of a wall [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Studding

stud farm
stud finder
stud mare
stud muffin
stud muffins
stud poker
studbook
studbooks
studded
studden
studderies
studdery
studdie
studdies
studding (current term)
studding sail
studdings
studdle
studdles
studenitsite
student
student-teacher ratio
student-teacher ratios
student bodies
student body
student center
student doctor
student ghetto
student lamp

Literary usage of Studding

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Chambers's Encyclopædia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge (1868)
"In very light winds, when every breath is of consequence, the area of the sails is increased by setting the studding- sails, which are oblong sails set on ..."

2. A Naval Encyclopædia: Comprising a Dictionary of Nautical Words and Phrases (1880)
"A spar rigged out for the purpose of setting a studding-sail, and taking its name ... The lower studding-sail-boom swings out from the side of the ship. ..."

3. The Kedge-anchor; Or, Young Sailors' Assistant: Or, Young Sailors' Assistant by William N. Brady (1864)
"Topmast studding-sail boom.—When no boom brace is allowed and no lower studding-sail set, carrying the topmast studding- sail, blowing fresh, a brace can be ..."

4. The Kedge-anchor, Or, Young Sailors' Assistant: Appertaining Tothe Practical by William N. Brady (1882)
"Topmast studding-sail boom.—When no boom brace is allowed and no lower studding-sail set, carrying the topmast studding- sail, blowing fresh, a brace can be ..."

5. A Naval and Military Technical Dictionary of the French Language: In Two by Robert Burn (1870)
"small shell. top-sail studding-sails; ... to lace on the bonnet of a studding-sail to its principal parts ... ring-tail ; — de hune, studding-sail; ..."

6. Building Construction and Superintendence by Frank Eugene Kidder (1915)
"studding. For frame buildings of medium size 2 by 4- inch studding is almost invariably used; for frame churches, schools, commencing the frame of a wooden ..."

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