strut

• Substantivo que designa tanto um andar altivo, tenso e empolado, quanto uma peça estrutural rígida (barra, mola ou escora) usada para resistir à compressão 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.

   Andar empinado

   • 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.

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2. Supporting bar or rodC1formaltechnical

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

   Escora

   • 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.

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• Verbo usado para descrever o ato de andar de maneira orgulhosa, confiante ou arrogante, frequentemente com o peito estufado e passos firmes. Também pode indicar exibir-se ou pavonear-se.

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.

   Andar com orgulho

   • 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.

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