What is another word for Stilting?

Pronunciation: [stˈɪltɪŋ] (IPA)

Stilting refers to walking or moving in an awkward and unsteady manner on stilts. There are several synonyms for this word that can be used to describe a similar action. One such synonym is striding, which refers to walking with long and purposeful steps. Another is lumbering, which implies moving in a slow and clumsy manner. Similarly, shambling can also be used to describe a clumsy and unsteady gait. Another synonym for stilting is staggering, which implies walking unsteadily, almost as if one is about to fall. Finally, tottering can also be used to describe a similar unsteady gait, as if one is about to topple over.

What are the hypernyms for Stilting?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    unsteady movement, Awkward gait, Imperfect locomotion, Unbalanced locomotion, Uncompetent locomotion, Uncoordinated walking, Unskillful gait, Unstable ambulation.

What are the opposite words for Stilting?

Stilting, referring to the act of raising something up on stilts or lifting oneself up, has some antonyms that describe the opposite action. One antonym could be "lowering" meaning to bring something down to a lower level or altitude, and another could be "flattening," which signifies making something completely flat or even. "Descending" is yet another antonym for stilting, representing the act of moving downwards or declining. Similarly, "crouching" is an action that involves lowering one's body closer to the ground, and "curling" involves making something curve or bend downwards. Essentially, these antonyms represent the opposite of stilting, leading to a decline or decreasing in elevation.

What are the antonyms for Stilting?

Usage examples for Stilting

So in all probability the roof would have been a great Gothic vault of which the centre would rise very considerably above the sides; for there is no sign of Stilting the ribs over the windows.
"Portuguese Architecture"
Walter Crum Watson

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