Definition for STILT

STILT, n. [G. stelze; D. stelt, stelten; Dan. stylter.]

A stilt is a piece of wood with a shoulder, to support the foot in walking. Boys sometimes use stilts for raising their feet above the mud in walking, but they are rarely seen. Men must not walk upon stilts. – L'Estrange.

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