Stelze — meaning in English

English meaning

• stilt noun One of a pair of long poles with a place to rest your feet, used to walk high above the ground, often by performers.
• wagtail noun A small bird with a long tail, belonging mainly to the genus Motacilla and found in the Old World.

Senses

Stelze is used for these senses in English:

• wagtail Any of various small passerine birds, principally of genus Motacilla, of the Old World, notable for their long tails.

stilt — full definition

1. noun One of a pair of long poles with a place to rest your feet, used to walk high above the ground, often by performers.
2. noun A tall post that holds up a building or structure, often over water.
3. noun A wading bird related to the avocet, known for its very long legs and thin beak.
4. noun The part of a plow that serves as its handle.

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