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stilt

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1. stilt - Noun

2. stilt - Verb

Meaning

A pole, or piece of wood, constructed with a step or loop to raise the foot above the ground in walking. It is sometimes lashed to the leg, and sometimes prolonged upward so as to be steadied by the hand or arm.

A crutch; also, the handle of a plow.

Any species of limicoline birds belonging to Himantopus and allied genera, in which the legs are remarkably long and slender. Called also longshanks, stiltbird, stilt plover, and lawyer.

To raise on stilts, or as if on stilts.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Hamsun burde vært stilt for retten for sin nazi-sympati under krigen." Source: Internet

All five characters, along with stilt walkers, will be playing mas on Carnival Monday, March 3 and Tuesday, March 4 with “masqueraders” and Absolut personnel will be handing out complimentary samples. Source: Internet

Games, face painting, stilt walking, clowns, science center, arts and crafts, story teller, races, horse rides, Calypso karaoke. Source: Internet

A stilt walking scarecrow entertains the children. Source: Internet

Hy-Vee Day at the Zoo - Sioux FallsThis event includes a catered lunch by Hy-Vee, up-close animal encounters, a stilt walker, face painting, and visits from the Zoo’s mascots. Source: Internet

Family friendly activities will include holiday music, several food trucks, numerous booths, and even fire dancing and stilt walking. Source: Internet

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