skirting

UK
/ˈskɜːtɪŋ/
US
/ˈskɝtɪŋ/
skirtingnoun
skirtings
pl
Translations
The carpenter installed the skirting along the base of the walls.
Плотник установил плинтус вдоль основания стен.
The skirting of the issue did not go unnoticed by the audience.
Обход проблемы не остался незамеченным аудиторией.
Additional translations
Definitions
A baseboard or molding that covers the joint between the interior wall surface and the floor.
The skirting in the living room was painted white to match the walls.
Material used for making skirts or a piece of fabric that forms the lower part of a garment.
The tailor selected a floral skirting for the summer dress.
skirtinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈskɜː.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈskɝː.tɪŋ/
Used as a descriptive participial adjective meaning bordering or following the edge of something.
Definitions
Bordering or following the outer edge of something; marginal.
They chose a skirting path that wound around the base of the mountain.
skirtingadjective
Attributive use of the noun, as in ‘skirting board’.
Definitions
Relating to or constituting a baseboard covering the joint between a wall and the floor (used before a noun).
The carpenter replaced the damaged skirting board.
skirtverb

skirting

Gerund

skirted
Past Simple
skirted
Past Participle
skirting
Gerund
UK
/skɜːt/
US
/skɝt/
Translations
They decided to skirt the city to avoid traffic.
Они решили обойти город, чтобы избежать пробок.
She tried to skirt the issue during the meeting.
Она пыталась уклоняться от обсуждения этого вопроса на встрече.
Definitions
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.
skirtnoun
Definitions
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.
skirtadjective
Definitions
Relating to or designed for skirts, or worn with skirts.
She bought a skirt suit for the interview.