stilt
/stɪlt; stɪlt/ n
1 either of a pair of poles, each with a support for the foot, on which a person can walk raised above the ground 高跷
a pair of stilts 一副高跷 * walk on stilts 踩高跷.
2 any one of a set of posts or poles on which a building, etc is supported above the ground （将建筑物等支离地面的）桩子, 支柱
a house (up) on stilts 用桩子支撑著的房子.