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Bejewelled, perhaps, like Ronaldo’s boots? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

studded

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'bejewelled' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Perhaps you can see a link between them that I can't see?

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(Other definitions for studded that I've seen before include "scattered" , "Dotted or adorned with rivets" , "Placed at 15s" , "Having jewellery in ears or nose" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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