[strʌt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a rod or bar forming part of a framework and designed to resist compression
(e.g: a supporting strut)

- a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait
(e.g: that old confident strut and swagger has returned)


Phrases:
- strut one's stuff

Origin:
Old English strūtian ‘protrude stiffly’, of Germanic origin. Current senses date from the late 16th century

[strʌt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait
(e.g: peacocks strut through the grounds)

- brace (something) with a strut or struts
(e.g: the holes were close-boarded and strutted)


Phrases:
- strut one's stuff

Origin:
Old English strūtian ‘protrude stiffly’, of Germanic origin. Current senses date from the late 16th century