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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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..
Strut :: 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..
Astrut :: Astrut (a. & adv.) In a strutting manner; with a strutting gait.
Struthio :: Struthiones (pl. ) of Struthi.
Strut :: Strut (v. t.) To hold apart. Cf. Strut, n., 3..
Struthian :: Strut (a.) Protuberant.
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..
Masterwort :: Masterwort (n.) A tall and coarse European umbelliferous plant (Peucedanum Ostruthium, formerly Imperatoria)..
Astrut :: Astrut (a. & adv.) Sticking out, or puffed out; swelling; in a swelling manner..
Member :: Member (n.) Any essential part, as a post, tie rod, strut, etc., of a framed structure, as a bridge truss..
Strut :: Strutting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Stru.
Latticing :: Latticing (n.) A system of bars crossing in the middle to form braces between principal longitudinal members, as of a strut..
Struthiones :: Struthian (a.) Struthious.
Thimble :: Thimble (n.) A tubular piece, generally a strut, through which a bolt or pin passes..
Jetter :: Jetter (n.) One who struts; one who bears himself jauntily; a fop.
Strut :: Strut (v. t.) To swell; to bulge out.
Prance :: Prance (v. i.) To walk or strut about in a pompous, showy manner, or with warlike parade..
Strove :: Strout (v. t.) To cause to project or swell out; to enlarge affectedly; to strut.
Strutting :: Strutter (n.) One who struts.
Strop :: Stroot (v. i.) To swell out; to strut.
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