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strut [strət]
(aerospace engineering) A bar supporting the wing or landing gear of an airplane. (civil engineering) A long structural member of timber or metal, or a bar designed to resist pressure in the direction of its length. (engineering) A brace or supporting piece. A diagonal brace between two legs of a drill tripod or derrick. (mining engineering) A vertical-compression member in a structure or in an underground timber set. (naval architecture) A bracket outside the hull of a ship, supporting the propeller shaft. Also known as propeller strut. strut A brace or any piece of a frame which resists thrusts in the direction of its own length; may be upright, diagonal, or horizontal. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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