stilts

noun

plural of stilt
as in crutches

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  1. crutches
  2. stands
  3. pegs
  4. bearings
  5. stakes
  6. stanchions
  7. posts
  8. arches
Noun
  • The camera then cuts to Kate taking a few steps toward the elevators with the help of her crutches, practicing with only one crutch while holding on to a metal bar, and undergoing extensive physical therapy.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
Definition of crutches
Noun
  • Tredessa Travers and her daughter, Kennedy, headed straight for water ice stands.
    — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • A couple thousand Bosnian fans, most in royal blue shirts, wedged into the south stands.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Definition of stands
Noun
  • But there is an air of futility to the scene, like the coaches are shepherding square pegs into round holes.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
  • Then, too, a relentless dollar rally snapped the currency pegs that Thailand, Indonesia and South Korea tried to defend.
    — William Pesek, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Definition of pegs
Noun
  • Many basic jump ropes are $10-$15, while those with extra features like ergonomic handles or ball bearings cost closer to $30.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
  • The planemaker sought the change even after receiving reports about seven of the flaws in the bearings well before the planes had reached their original inspection limits.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Definition of bearings
Noun
  • The quality of hoops ranged from genuinely exciting to a snooze, all generally played at a quick tempo that was only occasionally buffered by replay reviews of calls made under the lowest of stakes.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • These are symptoms of a system that relies on human memory and best intentions to protect high-stakes information.
    — Brian Stimpfl, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of stakes
Noun
  • There are stanchions blocking the view.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 21 May 2026
  • For example, the deck stanchions had to be reinforced to withstand the moments from a 24 m-tall cylinder in heavy wind.
    — Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Definition of stanchions
Noun
  • Several northbound lanes of I-5 were closed north of Templin Highway as fire vehicles staged on the highway and multiple firefighting helicopters performed water drops from above, according to social media posts from the Angeles National Forest.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 6 July 2026
Definition of posts
Noun
  • Once the arches are secure, drape a large piece of netting over the entire bed, securing it to the arches with clothespins or clips.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
  • But, the real experience for the season is dining at Prora beneath the stone arches at the water’s edge with a menu of fresh seafood.
    — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of arches
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