1. to walk in a proud, confident way with your chest out and head up

1. a structural support beam or bar that resists compression
Usage: engineering; construction
2. a proud, confident way of walking

Examples

• The peacock strutted across the lawn, showing off its colorful feathers.
• He strutted into the room like he owned the place.
• The bridge’s steel struts provide essential structural support.
• Engineers reinforced the building with additional struts.
• Her confident strut caught everyone’s attention.
• The model walked down the runway with a distinctive strut.