verbπShareTo be on or form the border of."The plain was skirted by rows of trees."areaplacegeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move around or along the border of; to avoid the center of."The student was skirting the edge of the playground, avoiding the crowded basketball game. "directionactionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover with a skirt; to surround."The landscaping team is skirting the edge of the building with bushes to add greenery. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo avoid or ignore (something); to manage to avoid (something or a problem); to skate by (something)."He skirted the issue of which parties to attend by staying at home instead."actionattitudewayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSkirting board"The painter carefully taped the skirting before painting the wall. "architecturepropertybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSkirts collectively; material for skirts"The seamstress displayed rolls of colorful skirting, perfect for making dance costumes. "materialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of one who skirts around something, or avoids it."Her constant skirting of the difficult questions during the interview made the panel doubt her confidence. "actionwayattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
