Definition of strut

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Strut (n.) 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..

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Masterwort :: Masterwort (n.) A tall and coarse European umbelliferous plant (Peucedanum Ostruthium, formerly Imperatoria)..
Struthiones :: Struthiones (n. pl.) A division, or order, of birds, including only the African ostriches..
Panel :: Panel (n.) A portion of a framed structure between adjacent posts or struts, as in a bridge truss..
Strop :: Stroot (v. i.) To swell out; to strut.
King-post :: King-post (n.) A member of a common form of truss, as a roof truss. It is strictly a tie, intended to prevent the sagging of the tiebeam in the middle. If there are struts, supporting the main rafters, they often bear upon the foot of the king-post. Called also crown-post..
Strut :: Strut (n.) 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..
Struthian :: Strut (a.) Protuberant.
Lacing :: Lacing (n.) A system of bracing bars, not crossing each other in the middle, connecting the channel bars of a compound strut..
Strut :: Strut (v. t.) To swell; to bulge out.
Spur :: Spur (n.) A brace strengthening a post and some connected part, as a rafter or crossbeam; a strut..
Strutting :: Strutted (imp. & p. p.) of Stru.
Prance :: Prance (v. i.) To walk or strut about in a pompous, showy manner, or with warlike parade..
Struthioidea :: Struthio (n.) A genus of birds including the African ostriches.
Strutter :: Struthious (a.) Of or pertaining to the Struthiones, or Ostrich tribe..
Latticing :: Latticing (n.) A system of bars crossing in the middle to form braces between principal longitudinal members, as of a strut..
Soaproot :: Soaproot (n.) A perennial herb (Gypsophila Struthium) the root of which is used in Spain as a substitute for soap.
Strut :: Strut (n.) The act of strutting; a pompous step or walk.
Madnep :: Madnep (n.) The masterwort (Peucedanum Ostruthium).
Strut :: Strutting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Stru.
Ungainly :: Ungainly (a.) Not gainly; not expert or dexterous; clumsy; awkward; uncouth; as, an ungainly strut in walking..
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