stilt

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   Either of two poles with footrests that allow someone to stand or walk above the ground; used mostly by entertainers.
2. 2
   A tall pillar or post used to support some structure; often above water.
3. 3
   Any of various wading birds of the genera Himantopus and Cladorhynchus, related to the avocet, that have extremely long legs and long thin bills.
4. 4
   A crutch.
5. 5
   The handle of a plough.

Verb

1. 1
   to raise on stilts, or as if on stilts
2. 2
   to apply unnecessary pomp or formality