skirt

A1
Pronunciation
/skɜːt/
/skɝt/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

An article of clothing, usually worn by women and girls, that hangs from the waist and covers the lower part of the body.

2 Definition

The part of a dress or robe, etc., that hangs below the waist.

3 Definition

A loose edging to any part of a dress.

4 Definition

A petticoat.

5 Definition

A woman.

6 Definition

Women collectively, in a sexual context.

7 Definition

Sexual intercourse with a woman.

8 Definition

Border; edge; margin; extreme part of anything.

9 Definition

The diaphragm, or midriff, in animals.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To be on or form the border of.

Example Sentences
  • The plain was skirted by rows of trees.
2 Definition

To move around or along the border of; to avoid the center of.

3 Definition

To cover with a skirt; to surround.

4 Definition

To avoid or ignore (something); to manage to avoid (something or a problem); to skate by (something).

Example Sentences
  • He skirted the issue of which parties to attend by staying at home instead.