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Strut (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Strutted (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Strutting.] [OE. struten, strouten, to swell; akin to G. strozen to be swelled, to be puffed up, to strut, Dan. strutte.] 1. To swell; to bulge out. [R.]
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The bellying canvas strutted with the gale. Dryden.
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2. To walk with a lofty, proud gait, and erect head; to walk with affected dignity.
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Does he not hold up his head, . . . and strut in his gait? Shak.
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Strut, n. [For senses 2 & 3 cf. LG. strutt rigid.] 1. The act of strutting; a pompous step or walk.
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2. (Arch.) 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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3. (Engin.) 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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Strut, v. t. To hold apart. Cf. Strut, n., 3.
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Strut, a. Protuberant. [Obs.] Holland.
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