strut
strut — noun
- strutsingular
- strutsplural
1. a proud, confident walk with the head held high and the chest pushed forward, me
a proud, confident walk with the head held high and the chest pushed forward, meant to attract attention and admiration
Lotte walked onto the stage with a confident strut that impressed the fashion show organisers.
collocation: confident strut
After winning the spelling bee, the little girl did a proud strut across the classroom.
Kwame crossed the finish line with a cocky strut that made his teammates laugh.
The old rooster had a funny strut as he paraded around the farmyard looking for food.
Meera walked down the hallway with a strut that showed she knew she had aced the interview.
- shuffle
a slow, dragging walk that suggests low energy or lack of confidence
文法句型
with a strut
用法筆記
Often appears in the phrase 'with a strut', used to describe someone's walking style in a way that suggests confidence or arrogance.
常見錯誤
2. a rigid bar, typically made of steel or timber, that is fitted within a framewor
a rigid bar, typically made of steel or timber, that is fitted within a framework to resist compression forces and stop the structure from buckling or collapsing
A broken strut in the warehouse roof caused the ceiling to sag dangerously.
The mechanic said the front suspension strut on Ada's car needed to be replaced after the crash.
collocation: suspension strut
Workers installed steel struts between the walls to keep the old building from collapsing during repairs.
Each vertical strut on the bridge is designed to carry the weight of several trucks at once.
Bao checked the wooden struts holding up the garden trellis before planting the climbing roses.
- beam
a long horizontal piece, often in floors or ceilings, while a strut is often placed diagonally or vertically
- brace
general term for something that supports or steadies; strut is a specific type of brace that resists compression
- support
broader term — any element that holds something up; strut is specifically a rod used in frameworks
strut — verb
- strutpresent simple I / you / we / they
- strutshe / she / it
- struttedpast simple
- strutting-ing form
1. to walk in a proud, confident way, often holding your head high and pushing your
to walk in a proud, confident way, often holding your head high and pushing your chest forward so that people notice you
João strutted into the meeting room as if he owned the whole company.
strut + preposition (into)
The peacock strutted across the lawn, showing off its bright blue and green feathers.
animal subject: peacock
Ada strutted down the runway with perfect posture and a confident smile on her face.
After winning the championship, the whole team strutted around the field holding the trophy high.
Bilal strutted through the night market, enjoying the admiring looks from the crowd.
- swagger
suggests a rougher, more arrogant walk; swagger is about showing toughness, strut is about showing pride
- parade
to walk proudly as part of a group or display; parade suggests a public showing-off, strut is more individual
- prance
to walk with lively, bouncy steps, often with excitement; prance is more playful and energetic than strut
文法句型
strut + adverb/preposition
用法筆記
Almost always followed by an adverb or prepositional phrase (around, down, into, across, through) that indicates direction or location. Rarely used alone without a modifier.
常見錯誤
2. to display your skills, talents, or possessions in a confident and noticeable wa
to display your skills, talents, or possessions in a confident and noticeable way so that other people will admire you
At the wedding reception, Mateo strutted his salsa moves on the dance floor while the guests clapped along.
collocation: strut one's moves
Every time visitors come over, grandma struts her homemade dumplings around the table before serving them.
collocation: strut + possession (food)
During the street festival, a magician strutted his card tricks on the corner until a small crowd formed around him.
Rosa strutted her new silk scarf through the stalls, pausing to let the fabric catch the sunlight.
The young baker strutted his birthday cake around the café before cutting it, letting everyone admire the chocolate layers.
文法句型
strut + direct object
用法筆記
The most common use of this sense is in the fixed expression 'strut your stuff', which specifically refers to dancing or performing confidently. Outside that idiom, this sense is less common and remains informal.