verb🔗ShareElevar sobre zancos, como sobre zancosTo raise on stilts, or as if on stilts"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.buildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSobre zancos, con zancosMaking use of or possessing a stilt or stilts, or things resembling stilts; raised on stilts."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.architectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAfectado, artificioso, amaneradoElevated or raised in a contrived or unnatural way; stiff and artificially formal or pompous; also, depending on redundant, unnecessary elements."He gave a stilted bow and left."Hizo una reverencia afectada y se marchó.stylelanguagewritingcommunicationcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSobre pilotes, elevadoOf 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."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.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
