noun Download 🔗Share Either of two poles with footrests that allow someone to stand or walk above the ground; used mostly by entertainers. Examples : "The circus clown walked around the ring on stilts, waving to the audience. " entertainment style item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A tall pillar or post used to support some structure; often above water. Examples : "The old fishing shack was built on stilts to protect it from high tides. " architecture structure material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any of various wading birds of the genera Himantopus and Cladorhynchus, related to the avocet, that have extremely long legs and long thin bills. Examples : "We saw several stilts wading in the shallow marsh, their long legs making them look like they were walking on stilts. " animal bird nature biology organism Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A crutch. Examples : "Since he broke his leg, he's been using stilts to get around. " aid device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The handle of a plough. Examples : "The farmer gripped the stilts of the plough tightly, guiding it through the field. " agriculture utensil Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading