present participle of strut

The act of one who struts.

plural of strutting

plural of strut

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of strut

(intransitive) Of a peacock or other fowl: to stand or walk stiffly, with the tail erect and spread out.

(also figuratively) A step or walk done stiffly and with the head held high, often due to haughtiness or pride; affected dignity in walking.

(chiefly construction) A beam or rod providing support.

(transitive, chiefly construction, also figuratively) To brace or support (something) by a strut or struts; to hold (something) in place or strengthen by a diagonal, transverse, or upright support.

(obsolete) Swelling out due to being full; bulging, protuberant, swollen. / (Scotland, obsolete) Drunk, intoxicated; fou.