Stilt (Noun)

Long-legged three-toed wading bird of brackish marshes of Australia.

Nouns denoting animals.

The black-winged stilt forages for small invertebrates in shallow water with its sensitive bill.
A flock of stilts waded through the salt pans, their long legs moving in unison as they searched for food.
The painted stilt is known for its distinctive brightly colored plumage and striking courtship displays.
In the brackish marshes of northern Australia, the black stilt is a common sight, its long legs striding effortlessly through the water.
The stilt's unique three-toed foot is perfectly adapted for walking on soft mud and shallow water.

One of two stout poles with foot rests in the middle; used for walking high above the ground; "he was so tall I thought he was on stilts".

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The performer walked on stilts during the circus act, impressing the audience with her balance and agility.
She had to use stilts to reach the top shelf in the storage room without a ladder.
The stilt walkers in the parade towered above the crowd, waving to the onlookers.
He was so tall I thought he was on stilts, but it turned out he was just wearing high heels.
The farmer used stilts to inspect the upper branches of the apple trees without having to climb them.

A column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The foundation of the house rested on a series of vertical stilts that transferred the weight of the building to the solid rock beneath the soil.
In coastal regions, houses are often built on stilts to protect against flooding and storm surges.
The construction crew drove a stilt into the earth at each corner of the building to provide a firm base for the structure.
The stilts were spaced at regular intervals to provide even support for the heavy floor joists.
A large steel stilt was used to provide additional support to the sagging roof of the old warehouse.

Long-legged three-toed black-and-white wading bird of inland ponds and marshes or brackish lagoons.