Meaning of the word skirt in English
What does skirt mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
skirt
US /skɝːt/
UK /skɝːt/
Noun
1.
a woman's outer garment fastened around the waist and hanging down around the legs
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She wore a long, flowing skirt to the party.
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The little girl twirled around in her new pink skirt.
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2.
the part of a coat or dress that hangs below the waist
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The skirt of her wedding dress was intricately embroidered.
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He adjusted the skirt of his long coat.
Verb
1.
to go around or past the edge of something
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We had to skirt the edge of the forest to avoid the dense undergrowth.
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The road skirts the coastline for several miles.
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