Stilt

n. [Dan. stylte, Sw. stylta, L. Ger. & D. stelt, O. H. Ger. stelza, N. H. Ger. stelze.] 1. A piece of wood constructed with a shoulder or strap, to raise the foot above the ground in walking. Ambition is but avarice on stilts, and masked. Landor.

2. A root which rises above the surface of the ground.
3. A crutch; also, a plow-handle. [Prov. Eng.]
4. (Ornith.) A bird having long, slender legs; stilt-bird.

[imp. & p. p. STILTED; p. pr. & vb. n. STILTING.]

1. To raise on stilts; to elevate.
2. To raise by unnatural means.