Meaning & use
Struts
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Structural bars or rods designed to resist pressure in the direction of their length, supporting a framework.
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Engineers inspected the wing's aluminum struts for signs of fatigue.
The tent's fiberglass struts snapped in the strong wind.
A note on using this word
In cars, 'struts' also refers to a common type of suspension assembly, combining a shock absorber and a structural support in one unit.
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2. verb
Walks in a proud, stiff, self-important manner (third person singular of 'strut').
He struts around the office like he owns the place.
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