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Stilt definition, one of two poles, each with a support for the foot at some distance above the bottom end, enabling the wearer to walk with his or her feet above the ground. See more. Dictionary.com
A column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure. Classified under: Nouns denoting man-made objects. Synonyms: piling; spile; stilt; pile.