Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stilt
noun
/stɪlt/
Definition
A tall, slender pole or post used for support, especially one used to elevate a structure.
Examples
- She walked effortlessly on stilts during the parade.
- The house was built on stilts to protect it from flooding.
- He used long stilts to perform his routine at the festival.
Meaning
Stilts are used to support or elevate something above the ground, commonly seen in construction and certain types of architecture.
Synonyms
- Post
- Support
- Pole
