Stud Finder (Noun)
Meaning
A small permanent magnet in a metal container; when the magnet clicks against the container it indicates that the magnet is directly over an iron nail that holds the wallboard to a stud.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- I used a stud finder to locate the wooden studs behind the drywall before hanging the picture frame.
- The handyman's stud finder made it easy to find the perfect spot to install the shelf.
- To avoid hitting a pipe or wire, I waved the stud finder slowly over the wall until it clicked.
- The carpenter relied on her trusty stud finder to identify the studs behind the plaster walls.
- Before drilling into the wall, I used a stud finder to ensure I wasn't going to hit a pipe or electrical wire.