Type of earring and a grip on a football boot (4)

I believe the answer is:

stud

(Other definitions for stud that I've seen before include "Bejewel" , "Press fastener" , "Specified arrangement" , "Fastening for collar" , "Ornamental protuberance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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