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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Ungainly :: Ungainly (a.) Not gainly; not expert or dexterous; clumsy; awkward; uncouth; as, an ungainly strut in walking..
Struthian :: Strut (a.) Protuberant.
Strut :: Strut (v. t.) To walk with a lofty, proud gait, and erect head; to walk with affected dignity..
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..
Struthio :: Struthiones (pl. ) of Struthi.
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..
Madnep :: Madnep (n.) The masterwort (Peucedanum Ostruthium).
Strutter :: Struthious (a.) Of or pertaining to the Struthiones, or Ostrich tribe..
Struthiones :: Struthiones (n. pl.) A division, or order, of birds, including only the African ostriches..
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..
Strutting :: Strutted (imp. & p. p.) of Stru.
Strop :: Stroot (v. i.) To swell out; to strut.
Jetter :: Jetter (n.) One who struts; one who bears himself jauntily; a fop.
Astrut :: Astrut (a. & adv.) Sticking out, or puffed out; swelling; in a swelling manner..
Latticing :: Latticing (n.) A system of bars crossing in the middle to form braces between principal longitudinal members, as of a strut..
Struthiones :: Struthioidea (n. pl.) Same as Struthiones.
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..
Strut :: Strut (v. t.) To hold apart. Cf. Strut, n., 3..
Soaproot :: Soaproot (n.) A perennial herb (Gypsophila Struthium) the root of which is used in Spain as a substitute for soap.
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..
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