Skirting Meaning in English
word · lemma: skirt
Definition
"Skirting" is the strip of material (usually wood or plastic) that runs along the bottom of a wall indoors. It can also mean going around the edge of something or avoiding a topic or situation.
Usage & Nuances
Used in construction and home decor ("skirting board"/UK, "baseboard"/US). As a verb, "skirting" often combines with "around" or "the issue" (e.g., "skirting around the problem"). Formal in technical usage; informal as 'avoiding' or 'going around' topics.
Example Sentences
The skirting along the wall matches the floor color.
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She was skirting the edge of the playground.
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Stop skirting the question and answer me.
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The room looks unfinished without any skirting along the base of the walls.
natural
He kept skirting around the real issue during the meeting.
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We were skirting the mountain trail to avoid the muddy path.
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