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# strut

verb (strut, struts, strutted, strutting); noun (a strut, struts)

«strut» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. To strut is to walk in a proud, stiff way, with your chest out and head up, to show off. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strut/#m1)
2. A strut is a bar or rod that holds up or strengthens part of a structure, like a bridge, a roof or an aircraft wing. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strut/#m2)
3. «Strut your stuff» (informal) means to show off what you can do, especially when dancing. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strut/#m3)

### In the lessons

In stories strutting shows that a character is proud or showing off, like a rooster. In design and technology, struts are bars in a frame; a strut pushes apart, while a tie pulls together. Phrases: «strut about/around», «strut your stuff».

### Examples

- The rooster strutted across the farmyard. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strut/#x1)
- He strutted into class wearing his new trainers. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strut/#x2)
- The peacock strutted and spread its tail. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strut/#x3)
- We used straws as struts to make our tower stronger. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strut/#x4)
- The bridge is held up by steel struts. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strut/#x5)
- The old plane had wooden struts between its wings. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strut/#x6)
- Get on the dance floor and strut your stuff! [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strut/#x7)
- She strutted around after winning the race. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strut/#x8)
- They said, "See how that fellow struts at the head of his little flock!" [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strut/#x9)

### Note

Doubling the «t»: strutted, strutting. «Strut» as walking usually sounds a bit negative (too proud). Do not confuse with «stutter» (to repeat sounds when speaking).

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «strut» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/strut/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«strut» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/strut.html) on Mova free.