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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Strutting :: Strutter (n.) One who struts.
Strut :: Strut (v. t.) To swell; to bulge out.
Shoe :: Shoe (n.) An iron socket or plate to take the thrust of a strut or rafter.
Soaproot :: Soaproot (n.) A perennial herb (Gypsophila Struthium) the root of which is used in Spain as a substitute for soap.
Strut :: Strutting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Stru.
Strutting :: Strutted (imp. & p. p.) of Stru.
Ungainly :: Ungainly (a.) Not gainly; not expert or dexterous; clumsy; awkward; uncouth; as, an ungainly strut in walking..
Strutter :: Struthious (a.) Of or pertaining to the Struthiones, or Ostrich tribe..
Astrut :: Astrut (a. & adv.) In a strutting manner; with a strutting gait.
Spur :: Spur (n.) A brace strengthening a post and some connected part, as a rafter or crossbeam; a strut..
Trussing :: Trussing (n.) The art of stiffening or bracing a set of timbers, or the like, by putting in struts, ties, etc., till it has something of the character of a truss..
Struthiones :: Struthiones (n. pl.) A division, or order, of birds, including only the African ostriches..
Strut :: Strut (n.) The act of strutting; a pompous step or walk.
Struthious :: Struthionine (a.) Struthious.
Abutment :: Abutment (n.) The solid part of a pier or wall, etc., which receives the thrust or lateral pressure of an arch, vault, or 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..
Cock :: Cock (v. i.) To strut; to swagger; to look big, pert, or menacing..
Struthio :: Struthiones (pl. ) of Struthi.
Lacing :: Lacing (n.) A system of bracing bars, not crossing each other in the middle, connecting the channel bars of a compound strut..
Jetter :: Jetter (n.) One who struts; one who bears himself jauntily; a fop.
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