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stilted

/ˈstɪltɪd/

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verb

Elevar sobre zancos, como sobre zancos

To raise on stilts, or as if on stilts

Examples :

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

El equipo de construcción elevó la casa sobre zancos para protegerla de las crecientes inundaciones.

building structure

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adjective

Sobre zancos, con zancos

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. "

La silla del socorrista estaba sobre zancos, lo que proporcionaba una vista clara de toda la playa.

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adjective

Afectado, artificioso, amanerado

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."

Hizo una reverencia afectada y se marchó.

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adjective

Sobre pilotes, elevado

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. "

La casa de la playa fue construida sobre una base elevada para protegerla de las inundaciones durante la marea alta.

architecture building