noun

stilt

Stilt (noun) means Either of two poles with footrests that allow someone to stand or walk above the ground; used mostly by entertainers.

noun

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.

The handle of a plough.

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Etymology

From Middle English stilte, stulte, from Old English *stilte, *stylte, from Proto-Germanic *stiltijǭ, *staltijǭ, *stultijǭ (“stilt”), from Proto-Germanic *stelt- (“to be stiff”). Akin to Danish stylte, Dutch stelt, German Stelze.

Rhymes for stilt

hilt gilt milt silt kilt wilt tilt spilt

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of stilt?

"stilt" (noun) means either of two poles with footrests that allow someone to stand or walk above the ground; used mostly by entertainers.

What are the different meanings of stilt?

"stilt" has 3 main meanings: 1. Either of two poles with footrests that allow someone to stand or walk above the ground; used mostly by entertainers; 2. A tall pillar or post used to support some structure; often above water; 3. Any of various wading birds of the genera Himantopus and Cladorhynchus, related to the avocet, that have extremely long legs and long thin bills.