Definition of strut

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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..

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Prance :: Prance (v. i.) To walk or strut about in a pompous, showy manner, or with warlike parade..
Spur :: Spur (n.) A brace strengthening a post and some connected part, as a rafter or crossbeam; a strut..
Strove :: Strout (v. t.) To cause to project or swell out; to enlarge affectedly; to strut.
Soaproot :: Soaproot (n.) A perennial herb (Gypsophila Struthium) the root of which is used in Spain as a substitute for soap.
Shoe :: Shoe (n.) An iron socket or plate to take the thrust of a strut or rafter.
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..
Strutting :: Strutter (n.) One who struts.
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..
Member :: Member (n.) Any essential part, as a post, tie rod, strut, etc., of a framed structure, as a bridge truss..
Strut :: Strut (n.) The act of strutting; a pompous step or walk.
Struthiones :: Struthian (a.) Struthious.
Astrut :: Astrut (a. & adv.) Sticking out, or puffed out; swelling; in a swelling manner..
Lacing :: Lacing (n.) A system of bracing bars, not crossing each other in the middle, connecting the channel bars of a compound strut..
Strut :: Strutting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Stru.
Struthiones :: Struthiones (n. pl.) A division, or order, of birds, including only the African ostriches..
Struthiones :: Struthioidea (n. pl.) Same as Struthiones.
Butting Joint :: Butting joint () A joint between two pieces of timber or wood, at the end of one or both, and either at right angles or oblique to the grain, as the joints which the struts and braces form with the truss posts; -- sometimes called abutting joint..
Struthio :: Struthiones (pl. ) of Struthi.
Ostrich :: Ostrich (n.) A large bird of the genus Struthio, of which Struthio camelus of Africa is the best known species. It has long and very strong legs, adapted for rapid running; only two toes; a long neck, nearly bare of feathers; and short wings incapable of flight. The adult male is about eight feet high..
Strut :: Strut (v. t.) To hold apart. Cf. Strut, n., 3..
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