struts Meaning & Definition
What Does Struts Mean?
Struts is a noun that means plural of strut. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of strut. As a verb, it means To swell; protuberate; bulge or spread out.
Struts Definition (Noun)
- plural of strut
Struts as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of strut
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.
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.
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.
Verb
- To brace or support by a strut or struts; hold in place or strengthen by an upright, diagonal, or transverse support.
Synonyms of Struts
Struts synonyms and antonyms →Struts in a Sentence
He strutted about the yard, thinking himself master of all he surveyed.
Word Forms & Grammar
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