Definition of Stilt

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Definition of Stilt

Stilt

A pole, or piece of wood, constructed with a step or loop to raise the foot above the ground in walking. It is sometimes lashed to the leg, and sometimes prolonged upward so as to be steadied by the hand or arm.

A crutch; also, the handle of a plow.

Any species of limicoline birds belonging to Himantopus and allied genera, in which the legs are remarkably long and slender. Called also longshanks, stiltbird, stilt plover, and lawyer.

To raise on stilts, or as if on stilts.

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Stilt Translations

stilt in German is Stelze
stilt in Spanish is zanco
stilt in Swedish is stylta

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