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stilted

/ˈstɪltɪd/

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verb

To raise on stilts, or as if on stilts

Examples :

"The construction crew stilted the house to protect it from the rising floodwaters. "

building structure

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adjective

Making use of or possessing a stilt or stilts, or things resembling stilts; raised on stilts.

Examples :

"The lifeguard's chair was stilted, providing a clear view of the entire beach. "

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adjective

Elevated or raised in a contrived or unnatural way; stiff and artificially formal or pompous; also, depending on redundant, unnecessary elements.

Examples :

"He gave a stilted bow and left."

style language writing communication character

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adjective

Of a building or architectural feature such as an arch or vault: supported by stilts; also (generally) having the main part raised above the usual level by some structure.

Examples :

"The beach house was built on a stilted foundation to protect it from flooding during high tide. "

architecture building