struts

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strut

An strut is a supportive or decorative piece that holds something up.

When you think about it, we use "strut" a lot in everyday language. For example, if a model walks down the catwalk with her shoulders back and head held high, people might say she's showing off her best strut. It's like she's proudly strutting around to show everyone what she's got. We also talk about struts on cars - those metal bars that support the wheels, making sure they stay up even when you're driving over bumps or potholes.

Definitions

noun

Protuberance, air pressure

verb

To swell; protuberate; bulge or spread out.
(originally said of fowl) To stand or walk stiffly, with the tail erect and spread out.
To walk proudly or haughtily.
Example: He strutted about the yard, thinking himself master of all he surveyed.
To cause to swell; enlarge; give more importance to.
To protrude; cause to bulge.

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swagger

noun

A proud step or walk, with the head erect; affected dignity in walking.

noun

A support rod.
An instrument for adjusting the pleats of a ruff.

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rib

verb

To brace or support by a strut or struts; hold in place or strengthen by an upright, diagonal, or transverse support.

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