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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Struthio :: Struthiones (pl. ) of Struthi.
Shoe :: Shoe (n.) An iron socket or plate to take the thrust of a strut or rafter.
Member :: Member (n.) Any essential part, as a post, tie rod, strut, etc., of a framed structure, as a bridge truss..
Rheae :: Rheae (n. pl.) A suborder of struthious birds including the rheas.
Brace :: Brace (n.) A piece of material used to transmit, or change the direction of, weight or pressure; any one of the pieces, in a frame or truss, which divide the structure into triangular parts. It may act as a tie, or as a strut, and serves to prevent distortion of the structure, and transverse strains in its members. A boiler brace is a diagonal stay, connecting the head with the shell..
Strut :: Strutting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Stru.
Strut :: Strut (v. t.) To walk with a lofty, proud gait, and erect head; to walk with affected dignity..
Struthiones :: Struthioidea (n. pl.) Same as Struthiones.
Struthionine :: Struthiones (n. pl.) In a wider sense, an extensive group of birds including the ostriches, cassowaries, emus, moas, and allied birds incapable of flight. In this sense it is equivalent to Ratitae, or Dromaeognathae..
Soaproot :: Soaproot (n.) A perennial herb (Gypsophila Struthium) the root of which is used in Spain as a substitute for soap.
Struthioidea :: Struthio (n.) A genus of birds including the African ostriches.
Strop :: Stroot (v. i.) To swell out; to strut.
Strove :: Strout (v. t.) To cause to project or swell out; to enlarge affectedly; to strut.
Strutter :: Struthious (a.) Of or pertaining to the Struthiones, or Ostrich tribe..
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..
Struvite :: Strutting () a. & n. from Strut, v..
Tinamides :: Tinamides (n. pl.) A division of struthious birds, including the tinamous..
Cock :: Cock (v. i.) To strut; to swagger; to look big, pert, or menacing..
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..
Strut :: Strut (n.) The act of strutting; a pompous step or walk.
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