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stilt in French

stilt in French is échasse, pilotis, échassier — stilt means either of two poles with footrests that allow someone to stand or walk above the ground; used mostly by entertainers.

stilt in French

échasse
noun
Either of two poles with footrests that allow someone to stand or walk above the ground; used mostly by entertainers.
pilotis
noun
A tall pillar or post used to support some structure; often above water.
échasse
noun
A tall pillar or post used to support some structure; often above water.
échassier
noun
Any of various wading birds of the genera Himantopus and Cladorhynchus, related to the avocet, that have extremely long legs and long thin bills.
mancheron
noun
The handle of a plough.

What does "stilt" mean?

  1. noun Either of two poles with footrests that allow someone to stand or walk above the ground; used mostly by entertainers.
  2. noun A tall pillar or post used to support some structure; often above water.
  3. noun Any of various wading birds of the genera Himantopus and Cladorhynchus, related to the avocet, that have extremely long legs and long thin bills.
  4. noun The handle of a plough.
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What is "stilt" in French?

"stilt" in French is échasse, pilotis, échassier. stilt means: Either of two poles with footrests that allow someone to stand or walk above the ground; used mostly by entertainers.

Are there other ways to say "stilt" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "stilt": échasse, pilotis, échassier, mancheron.

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