stilt
/stΙͺlt/
B1 Β· Intermediateβ
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Simple Meaning
a long stick that you stand on to walk high above the ground, or a post that holds a building above water or ground.
When to Use
π¬Daily ConversationβοΈTravel English
Intermediate β can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
βAt the festival, there was a man walking on tall stilts.β
βThe beach houses are built on stilts to stay safe from high water.β
Learning Path
βΆFull Definition
One of a pair of long poles with footrests used for walking above the ground, or a vertical support for a structure.
βThe performer walked gracefully on stilts at the carnival.β