noun
stilt
Stilt (noun) means one of a pair of long poles with a place to rest your feet, used to walk high above the ground, often by performers.
noun
1
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
A tall post that holds up a building or structure, often over water.
3
A wading bird related to the avocet, known for its very long legs and thin beak.
4
The part of a plough that serves as its handle.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English stilte, stulte, which developed from Old English *stilte, *stylte, from Proto-Germanic *stiltijǭ, *staltijǭ, *stultijǭ ("stilt"), itself from Proto-Germanic *stelt- ("to be stiff"). It is akin to Danish stylte, Dutch stelt and German Stelze.
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What is the meaning of stilt?
"stilt" (noun) means one of a pair of long poles with a place to rest your feet, used to walk high above the ground, often by performers.
What is another word for stilt?
Other words for "stilt" include piling, stiltbird, longlegs, pile, spile.
What are the different meanings of stilt?
"stilt" has 3 main meanings: 1. 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. A tall post that holds up a building or structure, often over water; 3. A wading bird related to the avocet, known for its very long legs and thin beak.
