Phrase guide

press stud

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A snap fastener.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • children can manage snaps better than buttons

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: snap, snap fastener

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: fastener, fastening, holdfast, fixing

History

Etymology

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