Stilts

:This article is about the poles. For the type of bird, see stilt.

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Stilts are poles, posts or pillars used to allow a person or structure to stand at a certain distance above the ground. Walking stilts are poles equipped with steps for the feet to stand on, or straps to attach them to the legs, for the purpose of walking while elevated above a normal height. In flood plains, and on beaches or unstable ground, buildings are often constructed on stilts to protect them from damage by water, waves or shifting soil or sand.

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Flood plain: In geography, a flood plain is a plain formed of sediment, typically dropped by a river....

Beach: A beach or strand is a geological formation consisting of loose rock particles such as sand, shingle, cobble, or even shell along the shoreline of a body of water....

Stilts related Images and Photos (experimental)

A House on Stilts in a Canal

Two Clowns on Stilts Assisted by Girls in Bathing Costumes at Ramsgate Kent England