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stilt
  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.
  4. A crutch.
  5. The handle of a plough.
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  7. Examples:
    1. “The construction workers used a sturdy stilt to elevate the platform and paint the high walls of the building.”
      “The acrobat effortlessly walked on the stilt during the circus performance, captivating the audience with their balance and grace.”
stilting
stiltedness
  1. self-consciousness, out-of-place formality, or forced behavior.
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  3. Examples:
    1. “He kept the film totally natural without giving it the stiltedness of a documentary.”
      “Incomplete passes, mile-wide shots, stiltedness, petulance, an overriding sense of fear: the game had it all.”
      “Did you want the language to echo the stiltedness of Thomas and Mary's relationship?”
stiltwalker
  1. A person who walks on stilts.
stiltbird
  1. The stilt, a wading bird.
stiltwalkers
  1. plural of stiltwalker
stiltednesses
stiltbirds
  1. plural of stiltbird
stiltings
  1. plural of stilting
stilts
  1. plural of stilt
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  3. Examples:
    1. “Dougie is not a musician but he can be seen walking on stilts at street carnivals and festivals as he is a professional clown.”
      “The focal point of the creation was a 10 ft tall figure which he carried and operated, while walking on stilts.”
      “Bisnath, who is also known for his woodcraft, has a joinery shop at home, so making the stilts is no problem.”
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