brace consisting of a bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression
"The engineer added a metal strut between the rafters to prevent the roof from collapsing under the heavy snow load."
A step or walk done stiffly and with the head held high, often due to haughtiness or pride; affected dignity in walking.
"The engineer inspected the steel strut to ensure it was holding up the roof against the heavy snow load."
A beam or rod providing support.
Of a peacock or other fowl: to stand or walk stiffly, with the tail erect and spread out.
"The engineer added metal struts to the bridge's truss system to brace the weakened beams against collapse."
To brace or support (something) by a strut or struts; to hold (something) in place or strengthen by a diagonal, transverse, or upright support.
Swelling out due to being full; bulging, protuberant, swollen.
"After eating too much at the buffet, his stomach was strutting so hard that his belt wouldn't button."