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skirt

Definition

noun: a piece of clothing worn by women and girls that hangs from the waist down
noun: a free-hanging part of an outer garment or undergarment extending from the waist down
verb: to avoid (something) especially because it is difficult or will cause problems
verb: to form or run along the border or edge of
sometimes plural
synonyms: border, edge, margin

Examples

The mayor 'skirted' the issue by saying that a committee was looking into the problem.
He gathered up the 'skirts' of his robe as he climbed the stairs.
They put a protective 'skirt' around the base of the machine.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

(..) to appreciate it... ...on another level. -I didn't know you had another level. -I know. Neither did I! Is something going on with O.J.? Hey, great skirt. Birthday present? -From who? -You. I exchanged the blouse you got me. Well, it's the thought. Doesn't Ross' flight get in (..)
1995 TvShow: Friends Title: The One Where Rachel Finds Out Season: 1 Episode 24