Strut(a.) Protuberant.
Strut(n.) The act of strutting; a pompous step or walk.
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.
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.
Strut(v. t.) To hold apart. Cf. Strut, n., 3.
Strut(v. t.) To swell; to bulge out.
Strut(v. t.) To walk with a lofty, proud gait, and erect head; to walk with affected dignity.
Strutted(imp. & p. p.) of Strut
Strutting() a. & n. from Strut, v.
Strutting(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Strut
Words within strut