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stilt

The correct spelling is stilt.

How to pronounce stilt

/stɪlt/
noun

IPA: /stɪlt/

Say it like: Sti-lt

The correct spelling is stilt. Either of two poles with footrests that allow someone to stand or walk above the ground; used mostly by entertainers.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Either of two poles with footrests that allow someone to stand or walk above the ground; used mostly by entertainers.
  2. 2.A tall pillar or post used to support some structure; often above water.
  3. 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.
  4. 4.A crutch.
  5. 5.The handle of a plough.

verb

  1. 1.To raise on stilts, or as if on stilts

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