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Seem proud to be responsible for the hold-up (5)

Ross

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strut

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(Other definitions for strut that I've seen before include "Supportive member" , "Walk pompously" , "Swagger; bracing bar" , "Stalk" , "Walk with proud and conceited gait" .)

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