What does stilt mean?
Stilt means Either of two poles with footrests that allow someone to stand or walk above the ground; used mostly by entertainers..
Stilt
/stɪlt/ · noun
Meaning
Either of two poles with footrests that allow someone to stand or walk above the ground; used mostly by entertainers..
Definitions by Sense
- Either of two poles with footrests that allow someone to stand or walk above the ground; used mostly by entertainers.
- A tall pillar or post used to support some structure; often above water.
- Any of various wading birds of the genera Himantopus and Cladorhynchus, related to the avocet, that have extremely long legs and long thin bills.
- A crutch.
- The handle of a plough.
- to raise on stilts, or as if on stilts
- to apply unnecessary pomp or formality
Example Sentences
He[…]shot MacLaren when between the stilts of his plough,[…]
Synonyms for stilt
Antonyms for stilt
Related Words
Word Forms
- stilts
- stilting
- stilted
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for stilt?
Common synonyms include pile, spile, piling, longlegs.
What is the opposite of stilt?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use stilt in a sentence?
He[…]shot MacLaren when between the stilts of his plough,[…]
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