noun๐ShareEither 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. "entertainmentutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA 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. "architecturestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAny 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. "natureanimalbirdbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA crutch."After breaking his leg, John used a stilt to help him walk around the house. "aiddeviceutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe handle of a plough."The farmer gripped the stilt firmly, guiding the plough through the field. "agricultureutensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo raise on stilts, or as if on stilts"The construction crew will stilt the house to protect it from future flooding. "architectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
