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I believe the answer is:

stilt

(Other definitions for stilt that I've seen before include "Flier" , "Long-legged bird" , "bird found on shore" , "Supporting column driven into the ground - wading bird" , "gets one member off the ground" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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