What is the meaning of strut?

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noun

  • A proud stiff pompous gait.
  • Brace consisting of a bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression.

verb

  • To walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others.
    • usage: "He struts around like a rooster in a hen house"
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