Anything added to something in order to stiffen it, such as a support beam, or starch for a collar.
An alcoholic drink taken to fortify oneself.
The handle of a plough.
A crutch.
Either of two poles with footrests that allow someone to stand or walk above the ground; used mostly by entertainers.
Any of various wading birds of the genera Himantopus and Cladorhynchus, related to the avocet, that have extremely long legs and long thin bills.
A tall pillar or post used to support some structure; often above water.
to raise on stilts, or as if on stilts
to apply unnecessary pomp or formality