strut

• Sustantivo que designa bien una forma de andar orgullosa, tensa y afectada, bien una viga o barra estructural usada para resistir la compresión longitudinal.

A noun referring to either a proud, stiff, and pompous way of walking, or a structural bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression.

1. Proud or pompous walkB2informal

   A proud, stiff, and self-important way of walking, often to show confidence or superiority.

   Paso afectado y engreído

   • He walked with a confident strut after winning the award.
   • The model had a distinctive strut on the runway.
   • She entered the room with a proud strut, drawing everyone's attention.

   Sinónimosflounceparadeprancesashaystalkswagger

   Antónimoscreepshuffleslink

2. Supporting bar or rodC1formaltechnical

   A bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression, often in construction or engineering to provide structural support.

   Tornapunta

   • The engineer installed a steel strut to reinforce the bridge.
   • Each strut in the framework was carefully measured and welded.
   • The roof is supported by several wooden struts.

   Sinónimosbracebuttresspostpropshorestanchionstaysupporttruss

• Verbo que describe caminar con paso orgulloso, seguro o arrogante, a menudo con el pecho erguido o pavoneándose para llamar la atención.

A verb used to describe walking in a proud, confident, or arrogant manner, often with the chest pushed out.

1. Walk proudlyB2informal

   To walk in a confident, proud, or arrogant manner, often to attract attention or show off.

   Caminar con arrogancia

   • He strutted into the room like he owned the place.
   • The peacock strutted across the lawn, displaying its feathers.
   • She strutted down the runway with perfect confidence.

   Sinónimosflauntparadepeacockprancesashaystalkswagger

   Antónimoscowercreepskulkslink