press stud

noun

A snap fastener.

Meanings

nounpress stud (plural press studs)

plural press studs

  1. A snap fastener.

    Due to the unstructured fit of the dress, there are no fastenings apart from press studs that close the sides of the overbodice.

    2017, Ciara Phipps, Claire Reed, Making Vintage Wedding Dresses: Inspiring Timeless Style

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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Chicago

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