stilt
Pronunciation:
/stɪlt/noun
Definitions
Either of two poles with footrests that allow someone to stand or walk above the ground; used mostly by entertainers.
A tall pillar or post used to support some structure; often above water.
Any of various wading birds of the genera Himantopus and Cladorhynchus, related to the avocet, that have extremely long legs and long thin bills.
A crutch.
verb
Definitions
To raise on stilts, or as if on stilts