strut
Plural
struts
1
a way of walking that displays pride
- He walked in with a strut that turned every head.
- Her strut across the stage oozed confidence.
- The model's strut was bold and commanding.
- His strut made it clear he thought he'd already won.
- They entered with a strut that bordered on theatrical.
2
a rigid support, typically a bar or rod, used to resist compression and reinforce structures
- The aircraft's wing was stabilized by a metal strut.
- The mechanic replaced the damaged strut in the suspension system.
- Each strut in the frame was carefully measured for strength.
- The bridge relies on steel struts to bear heavy loads.
- A broken strut caused the roof to sag dangerously.