stilts (Meaning)
stilts
any of several very long-legged 3-toed shorebirds (genera Himantopus and Cladorhynchus) that are related to the avocets, frequent inland ponds and marshes, and nest in small colonies, a pile or post serving as one of the supports of a structure above ground or water level, to raise on or as if on stilts, a stake or post used to support a structure above ground or water level, one of two poles each with a rest or strap for the foot used to elevate the wearer above the ground in walking
Synonyms & Antonyms of stilts
stilts Sentence Examples
- The acrobat balanced effortlessly on stilts, defying gravity with each graceful step.
- The fishermen waded through the shallow waters on stilts, casting their nets into the shimmering waves.
- The children squealed with delight as they scampered around the playground on stilts, their legs stretching towards the sky.
- The construction workers worked tirelessly on stilts, reaching high above the ground to build the scaffolding.
- The stilt house provided shelter from rising floodwaters, its elongated legs elevating it above the surging tide.
- The flamingos strutted gracefully on their spindly stilts, their vibrant feathers catching the sun's rays.
- The elderly man used stilts to aid his mobility, allowing him to navigate uneven terrain with ease.
- The circus performers danced precariously on stilts, their bodies suspended in mid-air with unwavering poise.
- The stilted language of the book made it difficult to comprehend the author's true intentions.
- The towering stilts of the wind turbine supported its massive blades, harnessing the power of the wind to generate electricity.
FAQs About the word stilts
any of several very long-legged 3-toed shorebirds (genera Himantopus and Cladorhynchus) that are related to the avocets, frequent inland ponds and marshes, and
arches,crutches, struts, trusses, bearings, stands, posts, stanchions, pegs, stakes
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The acrobat balanced effortlessly on stilts, defying gravity with each graceful step.
The fishermen waded through the shallow waters on stilts, casting their nets into the shimmering waves.
The children squealed with delight as they scampered around the playground on stilts, their legs stretching towards the sky.
The construction workers worked tirelessly on stilts, reaching high above the ground to build the scaffolding.
