Associations to the word «Stilt»
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Wiktionary
STILT, noun. Either of two poles with footrests that allow someone to stand or walk above the ground; used mostly by entertainers.
STILT, noun. A tall pillar or post used to support some structure; often above water.
STILT, noun. Any of various wading birds of the genera Himantopus and Cladorhynchus, related to the avocet, that have extremely long legs and long thin bills.
STILT, noun. A crutch.
STILT, noun. The handle of a plough.
STILT, verb. To raise on stilts, or as if on stilts
Dictionary definition
STILT, noun. A column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure.
STILT, noun. One of two stout poles with foot rests in the middle; used for walking high above the ground; "he was so tall I thought he was on stilts".
STILT, noun. Long-legged three-toed wading bird of brackish marshes of Australia.
STILT, noun. Long-legged three-toed black-and-white wading bird of inland ponds and marshes or brackish lagoons.
Wise words
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