(slang, informal) A woman
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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.”
The outside limit of an object, area, or surface
“I tried to edge around the outside skirt of the crowd.”
(slang, informal) A woman
“Were you dealing with a guy or a skirt?”
Clothing of a specified kind
A thin, flat piece of material made of cloth, paper, metal, etc.
A traditional Scottish garment, usually worn by men, similar to a skirt
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.”
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.”
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.”
To (attempt to) avoid or circumvent (a rule, obstacle or problem)
“Radio stations along the borders of countries that regulate radio broadcasts often skirt the laws of the countries that receive their broadcasts.”
To form a ring or circle around
To avoid providing a clear answer or statement
To avert or prevent the occurrence of
To prevent oneself from
To move or glide through the air
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