strut

Meanings

• noun

  A horizontal or vertical structural member used for support, especially in buildings.

  - "The struts of the bridge were inspected regularly for safety."
  - "The architect used large metal struts to support the dome."

• verb

  To support or prop up (something) with a strut.

  - "The mechanic had to strut the car engine to fix the leak."
  - "The gardener used a long pole to strut open the heavy gate."

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Pronunciation

1. /stɹʌt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

swagger , rib

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with strut
nut , shut

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Variants

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strut , strut her stuff , strut his stuff , strut its stuff , strut my stuff , strut one's stuff , strut our stuff , strut their stuff , strut your stuff , struts , struts her stuff , struts his stuff , struts its stuff , strutted , strutted her stuff , strutted his stuff , strutted its stuff , strutted my stuff , strutted our stuff , strutted their stuff , strutted your stuff , strutter , strutters , strutting , strutting her stuff , strutting his stuff , strutting its stuff , strutting my stuff , strutting our stuff , strutting their stuff , strutting your stuff , MacPherson strut , MacPherson struts

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Etymology

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Old English strutan, from strut, a prop or support.

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Trivia

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1. The longest strut in the world is the one supporting the roof of the Millau Viaduct in France, which is 270 meters long.

2. The term 'strut' is also used in aviation to refer to a horizontal or vertical member of the wing structure.

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Related Concepts

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1. prop: A device used to support or hold up something, especially a flat surface.

2. support: To hold up or keep in position, especially by providing something necessary for existence or operation.

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Culture

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Struts have been used in various forms of art and literature to symbolize strength and support. In architecture, they have been used for centuries to support heavy structures such as bridges and domes.

How to Memorize "strut"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, thin piece of metal or wood used to support a heavy object.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'support' and how a strut is a type of support.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'strut' as a 'support' for heavy objects.

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