noun / verb
strut
A brace that holds something in position, or to support something with a brace.
A steel strut holds the roof beam firmly in place.
Etymology
The brace noun developed from the older stiff-standing or projecting verb. It shares that family with the strutting gait.
More examples
- Two diagonal struts keep the frame from twisting.
- The mechanic replaces a worn strut in the front suspension.
- The builders strut the temporary wall to keep it upright.
Forms
strut · struts · strutted · strutting