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strut - What does it mean?

Definition of 'strut'

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) (m), (m), from (etyl) , now in Alemannic)

Alternative forms

* (l), (l) (dialectal)

Verb

(en-verb)
  • To swell; protuberate; bulge or spread out.
  • * Dryden
  • The bellying canvas strutted with the gale.
  • (originally said of fowl) To stand or walk stiffly, with the tail erect and spread out.
  • To walk proudly or haughtily.
  • He strutted about the yard, thinking himself master of all he surveyed.
  • * Shakespeare
  • Does he not hold up his head, and strut in his gait?
  • (obsolete) To cause to swell; enlarge; give more importance to.
  • To protrude; cause to bulge.
  • Synonyms
    * (To walk proudly or haughtily) swagger
    Derived terms
    * bestrut * strut one's stuff

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) (m), (m), (m), from (m), . See above.

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • A proud step or walk, with the head erect; affected dignity in walking.
  • Etymology 3

    From a contraction of strutted.

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • (archaic) Swelling out; protuberant; bulging.
  • Etymology 4

    Origin obscure, but apparently related to (m) above. Cognate with (etyl) .

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • A support rod.
  • Verb

    (en-verb)
  • (construction) To brace or support by a strut ot struts; hold in place or strengthen by an upright, diagonal, or transverse support.
  • Anagrams

    * (l), (l) ----

    Similar to 'strut'

    street, start, strait, sturt, strat, streit, strout, stroot