strut

"The mechanic checked the car's front strut for air pressure after noticing it was sagging. "

"The new backpack strutted out at the seams after I filled it with all my books. "

"The rooster would strut around the yard, puffing out his chest and showing off his colorful feathers. "

"He strutted about the yard, thinking himself master of all he surveyed."

"The teacher strutted the importance of good study habits, emphasizing their role in academic success. "

"The old, worn-out suitcase strutted with every step, its bulging handle creaking loudly. "

"The student's strut as he walked into the classroom showed his pride in getting a good grade. "

"The old, strut tire on the bicycle wobbled dangerously as the boy rode it home. "

"The bookshelf needed a strut to hold up the top shelf. "

"The seamstress carefully used the strut to smooth the pleats of the Elizabethan ruff. "

"The carpenter strutted the wobbly table legs with wooden braces to prevent it from collapsing. "