Definitions

1. noun

a vertical post or leg used to elevate something, especially a building or a performance area

“The circus performers were on stilts, making them appear taller than they actually were.”

2. verb

to support or raise something on stilts

“We stilted the stage to make it more visible to the audience.”

3. verb

to exaggerate or distort something, often for effect

“The actor stilted his performance to make it more dramatic.”