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skirt

UK
/skɜːt/
US
/skɜrt/

Translations

skirtnoun
skirts
pl
UK
/skɜːt/
US
/skɜrt/
She wore a red skirt to the party.
Она надела красную юбку на вечеринку.
Synonyms
gown
kilt
petticoat
wrap
frock
hem
dress
skirtverb
skirted
Past Simple
skirted
Past Participle
skirting
Gerund
UK
/skɜːt/
US
/skɝt/
She tried to skirt the issue during the meeting.
Она пыталась уклоняться от обсуждения этого вопроса на встрече.
They decided to skirt the city to avoid traffic.
Они решили обойти город, чтобы избежать пробок.
Additional translations
опоясывать
обходиться
Synonyms
avoid
dodge
elude
bypass
shun
skirtadjective
UK
/skɜːt/
US
/skɝt/
Used attributively before nouns to denote something related to or designed for skirts (e.g., skirt length, skirt hanger).
Synonyms
peripheral
marginal
bordering
fringing
outlying
rimmed
edging
borderline
fringe

Definitions

skirtnoun
A garment fastened around the waist and hanging down around the legs, worn by women and girls.
She wore a red skirt to the party.
The part of a dress or robe that hangs below the waist.
The skirt of her dress was beautifully embroidered.
A piece of material that hangs down from the edge of a table, bed, or other object as a decorative or protective covering.
The table was covered with a white skirt for the banquet.
The lower outer section of a vehicle, such as a car or aircraft, designed to reduce drag or improve aerodynamics.
The car's skirt was damaged in the accident.
The outer parts or outskirts of a town, forest, or other area.
They built their house on the skirts of the town.
(informal, often derogatory) A woman considered only as an object of sexual attraction.
He's known for chasing skirt wherever he goes.
A long, flat cut of beef taken from the plate or flank of a cow, prized for its flavor when grilled or seared.
He marinated a skirt and cooked it quickly over high heat for tacos.
skirtverb
To go around or move along the edge of something.
The hiker decided to skirt the edge of the forest to avoid getting lost.
To avoid dealing with or discussing a difficult subject or issue.
The politician tried to skirt the controversial topic during the debate.
To form the border or edge of something; to run along the side of.
Mountains skirt the northern side of the valley.
skirtadjective
Relating to or designed for skirts, or worn with skirts.
She bought a skirt suit for the interview.
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