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Noun
A garment that hangs from the waist and covers the lower part of the body
“There she was, looking just the same, except that instead of jeans, she was wearing a frilly skirt.”
Noun
The outside limit of an object, area, or surface
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“I tried to edge around the outside skirt of the crowd.”
Noun
(slang, informal) A woman
“Were you dealing with a guy or a skirt?”
Noun
Clothing of a specified kind
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Noun
A thin, flat piece of material made of cloth, paper, metal, etc.
Noun
A traditional Scottish garment, usually worn by men, similar to a skirt
Verb
To be situated along or around the edge of
“The new road would skirt the border of Brazil's northern neighbors and link up with the Trans-Amazon in the state of Acre.”
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To go around or past the edge of (an object or obstacle)
“Every move closer provided clues on the best route, on how to avoid the soft snow, and skirt the rocks.”
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To avoid speaking on a given topic
“Zac tried his best to skirt around the issue of Gideon, instead drawing out information about the shop and the vibe around the town.”
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To (attempt to) avoid or circumvent (a rule, obstacle or problem)
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“Radio stations along the borders of countries that regulate radio broadcasts often skirt the laws of the countries that receive their broadcasts.”
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To form a ring or circle around
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To avoid providing a clear answer or statement
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To avert or prevent the occurrence of
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To prevent oneself from
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To move or glide through the air
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