strut
/strʌt/
noun
- A proud, confident way of walking.
- I recognized his strut from across the street.
- He walked with a confident strut that made everyone notice him.
- The model's strut down the runway was full of attitude.
- A rod or bar that supports a structure, such as in a building, vehicle, or piece of furniture.
- The mechanic replaced a damaged strut in the car's suspension system.
- Steel struts hold up the roof of the stadium.
- The shelf is reinforced with a metal strut to prevent sagging.
verb
- To walk in a proud, confident way, often with the chest out and head held high.
- After winning the race, he strutted around the track, waving to the crowd.
- The peacock strutted across the lawn, showing off its colorful feathers.
- She strutted into the room like she owned the place.