Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
at-stud
Noun
/ˌæt ˈstʌd/
Definition
Referring to a male animal, especially a horse, that is kept for breeding purposes.
Examples
- The champion stallion is currently at-stud at a prestigious breeding farm.
- Many breeders seek out top horses that are at-stud for their exceptional lineage.
- After his racing career, the horse was retired and became at-stud for thoroughbreds.
Meaning
The term ‘at-stud’ signifies that a stallion is available for mating with mares to produce offspring.
Synonyms
- Breeding stallion
- Stud
- Stallion
