strut
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verb \ˈstrət\strut·tedstrut·ting
Definition of STRUT
intransitive verb
1
: to become turgid : swell
2
a : to walk with a proud gait b : to walk with a pompous and affected air
transitive verb
: to parade (as clothes) with a show of pride
— strut·ter noun
— strut one's stuff
: to display one's best work : show off
See Origin of STRUT
Middle English strouten, from Old English strūtian to stand out stiffly, struggle; akin to Middle High German strozzen to be swollen
First Known Use: 13th century
2strut
nounDefinition of STRUT
1
: a structural piece designed to resist pressure in the direction of its length
2
: a pompous step or walk
3
: arrogant behavior : swagger
Examples of STRUT
- the strut of a supermodel
First Known Use of STRUT
1587
3strut
transitive verbstrut·tedstrut·ting
Definition of STRUT
: to provide, stiffen, support, or hold apart with or as if with a strut
First Known Use of STRUT
circa 1828
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