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strut

 

[ strʌt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

walk

To walk with a proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others. To stride with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait. To display in order to impress others.

Synonyms

parade, prance, swagger

Examples of usage

  • She strutted around the room, showing off her new dress.
  • The peacock struts around the garden, displaying its colorful feathers.
Context #2 | Noun

architecture

A structural element used to brace or support a framework by resisting compressive forces. A piece of wood or metal in the form of a cross that is used for strengthening or supporting a structure.

Synonyms

brace, prop, support

Examples of usage

  • The engineer added struts to the building to ensure its stability.
  • The roof was supported by sturdy wooden struts.

Translations

Translations of the word "strut" in other languages:

🇵🇹 andar com arrogância

🇮🇳 अकड़ कर चलना

🇩🇪 stolzieren

🇮🇩 berjalan dengan angkuh

🇺🇦 виступати пихато

🇵🇱 kroczyć dumnie

🇯🇵 誇らしげに歩く

🇫🇷 se pavaner

🇪🇸 pavonearse

🇹🇷 kasılarak yürümek

🇰🇷 거만하게 걷다

🇸🇦 يختال في مشيته

🇨🇿 kráčet pyšně

🇸🇰 kráčať pyšne

🇨🇳 昂首阔步

🇸🇮 korakati ponosno

🇮🇸 ganga stoltlega

🇰🇿 тәкаппарлықпен жүру

🇬🇪 ამაყად სიარული

🇦🇿 məğrur şəkildə gəzmək

🇲🇽 pavonearse

Etymology

The word 'strut' originated from Middle English 'strouten' which meant to bulge or stand out. It later evolved to mean to walk stiffly with a proud air. The architectural meaning of 'strut' comes from the sense of a piece of wood or metal used for support. Over time, 'strut' has come to represent both a confident walk and a supportive structural element in modern usage.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,059, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.