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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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Jetter :: Jetter (n.) One who struts; one who bears himself jauntily; a fop.

Latticing :: Latticing (n.) A system of bars crossing in the middle to form braces between principal longitudinal members, as of a strut..

Spur :: Spur (n.) A brace strengthening a post and some connected part, as a rafter or crossbeam; a strut..

Strut :: Strutting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Stru.

Panel :: Panel (n.) A portion of a framed structure between adjacent posts or struts, as in a bridge truss..

Ungainly :: Ungainly (a.) Not gainly; not expert or dexterous; clumsy; awkward; uncouth; as, an ungainly strut in walking..

Strutting :: Strutted (imp. & p. p.) of Stru.

Strut :: Strut (n.) The act of strutting; a pompous step or walk.

Strutter :: Struthious (a.) Of or pertaining to the Struthiones, or Ostrich tribe..

Strutting :: Strutter (n.) One who struts.

Struthiones :: Struthioidea (n. pl.) Same as Struthiones.

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..

Cock :: Cock (v. i.) To strut; to swagger; to look big, pert, or menacing..

Swell :: Swell (v. i.) To act in a pompous, ostentatious, or arrogant manner; to strut; to look big..

Madnep :: Madnep (n.) The masterwort (Peucedanum Ostruthium).

Strut :: Strut (v. t.) To hold apart. Cf. Strut, n., 3..

Shoe :: Shoe (n.) An iron socket or plate to take the thrust of a strut or rafter.

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..

Strop :: Stroot (v. i.) To swell out; to strut.

Struthiones :: Struthian (a.) Struthious.