noun🔗ShareStelzeEither of two poles with footrests that allow someone to stand or walk above the ground; used mostly by entertainers."The clown walked around the circus ring on tall stilts, making the children laugh. "Der Clown ging auf hohen Stelzen im Zirkusrund, was die Kinder zum Lachen brachte.entertainmentutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePfahl, StelzeA tall pillar or post used to support some structure; often above water."The bridge's stilts were tall and sturdy, supporting the wooden walkway above the river. "Die Pfähle der Brücke waren hoch und stabil und trugen den hölzernen Steg über dem Fluss.architecturestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStelzvogelAny of various wading birds of the genera Himantopus and Cladorhynchus, related to the avocet, that have extremely long legs and long thin bills."The stilt waded in the shallow water near the school's pond. "Der Stelzvogel watete im flachen Wasser in der Nähe des Teichs der Schule.natureanimalbirdbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGehstütze, StelzeA crutch."After breaking his leg, John used a stilt to help him walk around the house. "Nachdem er sich das Bein gebrochen hatte, benutzte John eine Gehstütze, um sich im Haus fortzubewegen.aiddeviceutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePfluggriffThe handle of a plough."The farmer gripped the stilt firmly, guiding the plough through the field. "Der Bauer packte den Pfluggriff fest und führte den Pflug über das Feld.agricultureutensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAuf Stelzen stellenTo raise on stilts, or as if on stilts"The construction crew will stilt the house to protect it from future flooding. "Das Bauunternehmen wird das Haus auf Stelzen stellen, um es vor zukünftigen Überschwemmungen zu schützen.architectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
