strut

• Nom désignant soit une démarche fière, raide et affectée, soit une pièce structurelle (poutre ou barre) utilisée pour résister à la compression longitudinale.

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.

   Démarche fière et pompeuse

   • 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.

   Synonymesflounceparadeprancesashaystalkswagger

   Antonymescreepshuffleslink

2. Supporting bar or rodC1formaltechnical

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

   Entretoise ou barre de compression

   • 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.

   Synonymesbracebuttresspostpropshorestanchionstaysupporttruss

• Verbe décrivant le fait de marcher d'une manière fière, assurée ou hautaine, souvent en bombant le torse.

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.

   Se pavaner

   • 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.

   Synonymesflauntparadepeacockprancesashaystalkswagger

   Antonymescowercreepskulkslink