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struts

/strʌts/

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noun

puntales, soportes

Protuberance, air pressure

Examples :

"The bouncy castle's struts, filled with air pressure, kept it standing upright despite the children jumping inside. "

Los puntales del castillo hinchable, llenos de presión de aire, lo mantenían en pie a pesar de que los niños saltaran dentro.

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verb

Hincharse, abultarse

To swell; protuberate; bulge or spread out.

Examples :

"After a long day of baking, the loaf of bread struts proudly above the edge of the baking pan. "

Después de un largo día de horneado, la hogaza de pan se abulta orgullosamente por encima del borde de la bandeja para hornear.

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verb

Pavonearse

(originally said of fowl) To stand or walk stiffly, with the tail erect and spread out.

Examples :

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

El gallo se pavonea por el patio, inflando el pecho y mostrando sus coloridas plumas.

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verb

Pavonearse, caminar con orgullo

To walk proudly or haughtily.

Examples :

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

Se pavoneaba por el patio, creyéndose dueño de todo lo que veía.

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verb

Hinchar, inflar

To cause to swell; enlarge; give more importance to.

Examples :

"The company's latest marketing campaign struts the new product line by highlighting its innovative features and benefits. "

La última campaña de marketing de la empresa hincha la nueva línea de productos al destacar sus características y beneficios innovadores.

appearance style action

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verb

Sobresalir, abultarse

To protrude; cause to bulge.

Examples :

"His wallet, stuffed with cash, struts from his back pocket, making it difficult for him to sit comfortably. "

Su billetera, llena de efectivo, sobresale de su bolsillo trasero, lo que le dificulta sentarse cómodamente.

appearance body

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noun

Andar orgulloso, pavoneo

A proud step or walk, with the head erect; affected dignity in walking.

Examples :

"After winning the spelling bee, Maya walked through the school halls with noticeable struts, a wide smile on her face. "

Después de ganar el concurso de ortografía, Maya caminó por los pasillos de la escuela con un andar orgulloso notable y una amplia sonrisa en su rostro.

appearance style attitude character human

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noun

puntal, soporte

Examples :

"The mechanic replaced the rusted struts that were supporting the car's hood. "

El mecánico reemplazó los puntales oxidados que sostenían el capó del coche.

architecture material building part structure

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noun

Instrumento para ajustar los pliegues de una gorguera

An instrument for adjusting the pleats of a ruff.

Examples :

"The Elizabethan costumer carefully adjusted the ruff's pleats, using a set of struts to achieve the desired fan-like shape. "

El vestuarista isabelino ajustó cuidadosamente los pliegues de la gorguera, utilizando un instrumento para ajustar los pliegues para lograr la forma deseada de abanico.

utensil wear style item

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verb

Apuntalar, sostener

To brace or support by a strut or struts; hold in place or strengthen by an upright, diagonal, or transverse support.

Examples :

"The carpenter strutted the shelves to prevent them from collapsing. "

El carpintero apuntaló los estantes para evitar que se derrumbaran.

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