stilts

Meanings

• noun

  Long, thin supports for the feet, used to enable a person to walk or stand above water or soft ground.

  - "The fishermen used stilts to walk in the shallow water and mend their nets."
  - "The acrobat stood on tall stilts while performing a dangerous balancing act."

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Variants

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stilt , stilted , stilting , stilts

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Etymology

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Old English stelt 'pole, stake' from Proto-Germanic *stalt- 'stake'.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the longest stilts is held by Frenchman Philippe Petit, who walked a distance of 1,115.2 meters (3,655.6 feet) on a pair of stilts in 1993.

2. Stilts have been used for fishing in various parts of the world for thousands of years. In some cultures, stilt fishing is still a traditional practice today.

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Related Concepts

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1. crutches: Both stilts and crutches are devices used to help people walk, but crutches are typically used to support one or both legs, while stilts are used to elevate the feet.

2. pilings: Stilts can be compared to pilings, which are long, thin supports used to hold up structures, such as bridges or buildings.

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Culture

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Stilts have been used for various purposes throughout history, including fishing, hunting, and transportation. They have also been used in art and performance, such as in circus acts and traditional dances.

How to Memorize "stilts"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pair of long, thin poles, each with a platform at the top for a foot to stand on. Visualize yourself standing on the platforms, balancing carefully.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stilts' with the image of a fisherman standing on tall poles in the water, or with the circus performer balancing on a narrow beam.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the sentence 'Stilts help you stand still on water.' or 'Stilts are tall supports for your feet.' to help memorize the word.

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