stilt
noun
one of two poles, each with a support for the foot at some distance above the bottom end, enabling the wearer to walk with their feet above the ground.
stiltlike
-
a word derived from
stilt.
Example Sentences
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In theory, no one is supposed to live inside the 50,000 acres of mangroves, hardy trees that thrive in brackish wetlands and rise above the water on stiltlike roots.
From Slate ● May 1, 2017
A tablelike wooden structure with thin, stiltlike legs resembled a house ever threatening to topple.
From New York Times ● May 31, 2010
All the ants had now abandoned the tournament mode, deflating their abdomens and relaxing the stiltlike stiffness of their legs.
From The New Yorker ● Jan. 18, 2010
The stiltlike forward landing gear retracted properly, but the main wheel gear jammed, halfway up.
From Time Magazine Archive
Mamá laughed when Lupita described how fast he walked on his stiltlike legs and how jerky his movements were.
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
