Definitions for: Strut


[n] a proud stiff pompous gait
[n] brace consisting of a bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression
[v] to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others; "He strut around like a rooster in a hen house."



Webster (1913) Definition: Strut, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Strutted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Strutting.] [OE. struten, strouten, to swell; akin to G.
strozen to be swelled, to be puffed up, to strut, Dan.
strutte.]
1. To swell; to bulge out. [R.]

The bellying canvas strutted with the gale.
--Dryden.

2. To walk with a lofty, proud gait, and erect head; to walk
with affected dignity.

Does he not hold up his head, . . . and strut in his
gait? --Shak.


Strut, n. [For senses 2 & 3 cf. LG. strutt rigid.]
1. The act of strutting; a pompous step or walk.

2. (Arch.) In general, any piece of a frame which resists
thrust or pressure in the direction of its own length. See
Brace, and Illust. of Frame, and Roof.

3. (Engin.) Any part of a machine or structure, of which the
principal function is to hold things apart; a brace
subjected to compressive stress; -- the opposite of stay,
and tie.


Strut, v. t.
To hold apart. Cf. Strut, n., 3.


Strut, a.
Protuberant. [Obs.] --Holland.

Synonyms: cock, prance, prance, ruffle, sashay, swagger, swagger

See Also: brace, bracing, gait, pimproll, walk

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