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in the sense of edge

Definition

to make, form, or be an edge or border for

a chocolate brown jacket edged with yellow

Synonyms

border,

shape,

bind,

trim,

fringe,

rim,

hem,

pipe

in the sense of edge

Definition

a border or line where something ends or begins

She was standing at the water's edge.

Synonyms

border,

side,

line,

limit,

bound,

lip,

margin,

outline,

boundary,

fringe,

verge,

brink,

threshold,

rim,

brim,

perimeter,

contour,

periphery,

flange

in the sense of evade

Definition

to get around, shirk, or dodge (the law, a duty, etc.)

He managed to evade the police for six months.

Synonyms

avoid,

escape,

dodge,

get away from,

shun,

elude,

eschew,

steer clear of,

sidestep,

circumvent (formal),

duck (informal),

shirk,

slip through the net of,

escape the clutches of,

body-swerve

in the sense of flank

Definition

to be positioned at the side of (a person or thing)

The altar was flanked by two Christmas trees.

Synonyms

border,

line,

wall,

screen,

edge,

circle,

bound,

skirt,

fringe,

book-end

in the sense of fringe

Definition

to decorate with a fringe

Swampy islands of vegetation fringe the coastline.

Synonyms

border,

edge,

surround,

bound,

skirt,

trim,

enclose,

flank

in the sense of fringe

Definition

an outer edge

They lived together on the fringe of the campus.

Synonyms

edge,

limits,

border,

margin,

march,

marches,

outskirts,

perimeter,

periphery,

borderline

in the sense of hem

Definition

the bottom edge of a garment, folded under and stitched down

Cut a jagged edge along the hem to give a ragged look.

Synonyms

edge,

border,

margin,

trimming,

fringe

in the sense of line

Definition

to be or form a border

Thousands of people lined the streets as the procession went by.

Synonyms

border,

edge,

bound,

fringe,

rank,

skirt,

verge,

rim

in the sense of margin

Definition

an edge, rim, or border

These islands are on the margins of human habitation.

Synonyms

edge,

side,

limit,

border,

bound,

boundary,

confine,

verge (British),

brink,

rim,

brim,

perimeter,

periphery

in the sense of periphery

Definition

the boundary or edge of an area or group

Geographically, the UK is on the periphery of Europe.

Synonyms

boundary,

edge,

border,

skirt,

fringe,

verge (British),

brink,

outskirts,

rim,

hem,

brim,

perimeter,

circumference,

outer edge,

ambit

单词	skirt
释义	Trends of skirt View usage for: skirt (skɜːʳt) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense skirts, present participle skirting, past tense, past participle skirted 1. countable noun A skirt is a piece of clothing that fastens at the waist and hangs down around the legs. Synonyms: border, edge, margin, fringe More Synonyms of skirt 2. verb Something that skirts an area is situated around the edge of it. We raced across a large field that skirted the slope of a hill. [VERB noun] Synonyms: border, edge, lie alongside, line More Synonyms of skirt 3. verb If you skirt something, you go around the edge of it. We shall be skirting the island on our way. [VERB noun] She skirted round the edge of the room to the door. [V + round/around] Synonyms: go round, bypass, walk round, circumvent More Synonyms of skirt 4. verb If you skirt a problem or question, you avoid dealing with it. He skirted the hardest issues, concentrating on areas of possible agreement. [VERB noun] He skirted round his main differences with her. [V + round/around] More Synonyms of skirt skirt in British English (skɜːt) noun 1. a garment hanging from the waist, worn chiefly by women and girls 2. the part of a dress below the waist 3. Also called: apron a frieze or circular flap, as round the base of a hovercraft 4. the flaps on a saddle that protect a rider's legs 5. British a cut of beef from the flank 6. (often plural) a margin or outlying area 7. New Zealand the lower part of a sheep's fleece 8. a bit of skirt verb 9. (transitive) to form the edge of 10. (transitive) to provide with a border 11. (when intr, foll by around, along, etc) to pass (by) or be situated (near) the outer edge of (an area, etc) 12. (transitive) to avoid (a difficulty, etc) he skirted the issue 13. mainly Australian and New Zealand to remove the trimmings or inferior wool from (a fleece) Derived forms skirted (ˈskirted) adjective Word origin C13: from Old Norse skyrta shirt skirt in American English (skɜrt) noun 1. that part of a dress, coat, robe, etc. that hangs below the waist 2. a woman's garment of varying length that hangs down from the waist 3. something like a skirt, as a flap hanging from the side of a saddle or one covering the legs of a sofa, chair, etc. 4. [pl.] the outer or bordering parts; outskirts, as of a city 5. Slang a girl or woman sometimes considered mildly offensive verb transitive 6. to lie along or form the border or edge of 7. a. to move along the edge of or pass around rather than through b. to miss narrowly 8. to avoid (something controversial, difficult, etc.) 9. to border or edge with something verb intransitive 10. to be on, or move along, the edge or border a path skirting along the pond Derived forms skirter (ˈskirter) noun Word origin ME < ON skyrt, shirt, kirtle, akin to OE scyrte, shirt skirt in Automotive Engineering (skɜrt) Word forms: (regular plural) skirts noun (Automotive engineering: Vehicle components, Bodywork, controls, and accessories) The skirt of a vehicle's bodywork is any part that extends downward to cover or protect the wheels or underside of the vehicle. On the skirt of the car, there was a reflective stripe. Extending the skirt downwards may indeed reduce the drag, but it will also reduce the ground clearanceon uneven tracks. A deep skirt may improve appearance, but it is so prone to damage. Image of skirt © Tarzhanova, Shutterstock Examples of 'skirt' in a sentence skirt Work winter florals into your wardrobe with a pencil skirt. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Pair a tropical tee with this skirt and get clashing those prints. Times, Sunday Times (2012) You do not have to skirt around the issue. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Use masking tape to get a clean line along skirting boards and edges. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Trim off the excess at the ceiling and skirting board. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Wear a skirt or dress in the length that is most typical for you. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Continue in this way round the skirt. Churchill, Jane (ed.) Collins Complete Books of Soft Furnishings (1993) Wear it in its purest form with matching trousers or skirt. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Keep it soft with a full skirt for dancing around in as the sun sets. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Team this patterned pencil skirt with a slouchy white tee. Times, Sunday Times (2012) And the shorter length of skirt will get good use too. Times, Sunday Times (2016) In this weather long skirts and velvet tops. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Denim shorts and skirts with frayed edges give an authentic feel. The Sun (2012) They used to make holes in the skirting boards and come out and look at you. Max Arthur Lost Voices of the Edwardians: 19011910 in the words of the Men & Women Who WereThere (2006) She skirts a question on whether she misses it by saying that she would not want to do the hours. Times, Sunday Times (2011) It means we do not skirt the tough issues when we know that hurt and distance have entered the relationship. Christianity Today (2000) Pin and stitch the skirt pieces together into one long length with French seams. Churchill, Jane (ed.) Collins Complete Books of Soft Furnishings (1993) All dignity is lost, with skirts around their waists. The Sun (2009) Two scarves in clashing prints or a printed T-shirt and skirt are modern ways to rock the look. The Sun (2010) I might consider wearing shorter skirts and cut myself some slack. The Sun (2013) For the skirt, cut out from across the fabric as many strips of the correct width as necessary. Churchill, Jane (ed.) Collins Complete Books of Soft Furnishings (1993) When I first represented England we still wore skirts on the field! Times, Sunday Times (2009) Word lists with skirt articles of clothing, articles of clothing, Tack and equipment and their parts In other languages skirt British English: skirt /skɜːt/ NOUN A skirt is a piece of clothing worn by women and girls. It fastens at the waist and hangs down around the legs. American English: skirt Arabic: جَونَلَة Brazilian Portuguese: saia Chinese: 裙子 Croatian: suknja Czech: sukně Danish: nederdel Dutch: rok European Spanish: falda Finnish: hame French: jupe German: Rock Greek: φούστα Italian: gonna Japanese: スカート Korean: 스커트 Norwegian: skjørt Polish: spódnica European Portuguese: saia Romanian: fustă Russian: юбка Latin American Spanish: falda Swedish: kjol Thai: กระโปรง Turkish: etek giysi Ukrainian: спідниця Vietnamese: váy ngắn British English: skirt VERB Something that skirts an area is situated around the edge of it. We raced across a large field that skirted the slope of a hill. American English: skirt Brazilian Portuguese: circundar Chinese: 位于…的边缘 European Spanish: rodear French: longer German: umgehen Italian: fiancheggiare Japanese: ぐるっと囲む Korean: 두르다 European Portuguese: circundar Latin American Spanish: rodear All related terms of 'skirt' grass skirt a skirt made from long grass, typically worn by female dancers from some Pacific islands hoop-skirt a skirt that has hoops made of bone or metal, etc fastened inside it to make it stiff and full hula skirt a skirt made of long grass attached to a waistband and worn by hula dancers mini-skirt A mini-skirt is a very short skirt . skirt steak a thin cut of beef taken from the plate or, sometimes, from the diaphragm slit skirt a tight skirt with a narrow opening in it at either the back, side or front , in order to aid movement split skirt a pair of women's shorts with flared legs resembling a skirt ; culottes báinín skirt a skirt made of this material ballet skirt a full skirt , often made with several layers of fabric, typical of those worn by ballet dancers dirndl skirt a woman's dress with a full gathered skirt and fitted bodice ; originating from Tyrolean peasant wear divided skirt women's flared trousers cut to look like a skirt hobble skirt a long skirt , popular between 1910 and 1914, cut so narrow at the ankles that it hindered walking pencil skirt a slim-fitting knee-length skirt with a straight cut piston skirt The piston skirt is the cylindrical walls of a piston. skirt-chaser a man who habitually tries to seduce women skirt length the length of someone's skirt ra-ra skirt a short skirt with two or more overlapping ' tiers ' of material or flounces (based originally on skirts worn by US cheerleaders ) rah-rah skirt a short skirt with two or more overlapping ' tiers ' of material or flounces (based originally on skirts worn by US cheerleaders ) a bit of skirt a woman considered sexually dirndl a woman's dress with a full gathered skirt and fitted bodice ; originating from Tyrolean peasant wear Chinese translation of 'skirt' skirt (skəːt) n (c) 裙子 (qúnzi) (条(條), tiáo) vt [area] [path, road etc] 环(環)绕(繞) (huánrào) [person] 绕(繞) ... 的边(邊)缘(緣)走 (rào ... de biānyuán zǒu) [problem, question] 避而不谈(談) (bì ér bù tán) 1 (verb) in the sense of border Definition to lie along or form the edge of (something) We raced across a large field that skirted the slope of the hill. Synonyms border white sand bordered by palm trees and tropical flowers edge a chocolate brown jacket edged with yellow lie alongside line Thousands of people lined the streets as the procession went by. fringe Swampy islands of vegetation fringe the coastline. flank The altar was flanked by two Christmas trees. 2 (verb) in the sense of go round Definition to go around the outer edge of (something) She skirted around the edge of the room to the door. Synonyms go round bypass Money for new roads to bypass cities. walk round circumvent 3 (verb) in the sense of avoid Definition to avoid dealing with (an issue) They have, until now, skirted around the issue. Synonyms avoid He had ample time to swerve and avoid the hedgehog. dodge He has repeatedly dodged the question. evade He managed to evade the police for six months. steer clear of sidestep He was trying to sidestep responsibility. circumvent (formal) Military rulers tried to circumvent the treaty. detour fail to mention body-swerve (noun) in the sense of border the skirts of the hill Synonyms border pillowcases trimmed with a hand-crocheted border edge She was standing at the water's edge. margin These islands are on the margins of human habitation. fringe They lived together on the fringe of the campus. outskirts rim round the eastern rim of the Mediterranean hem Cut a jagged edge along the hem to give a ragged look. periphery Geographically, the UK is on the periphery of Europe. purlieus subject word lists See Skirts Additional synonyms in the sense of bypass Definition to proceed without reference to (regulations or a superior) Money for new roads to bypass cities. Synonyms go round, skirt, circumvent, depart from, deviate from, pass round, detour round in the sense of circumvent Definition to avoid or get round (a rule, restriction, etc.) Military rulers tried to circumvent the treaty. Synonyms evade, bypass, elude, steer clear of, sidestep in the sense of dodge Definition to evade by cleverness or trickery He has repeatedly dodged the question. Synonyms avoid, hedge, parry, get out of, shun, evade, sidestep, circumvent (formal), shirk, fend off Synonyms of 'skirt' skirt Explore 'skirt' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of edge Definition to make, form, or be an edge or border for a chocolate brown jacket edged with yellow Synonyms border, shape, bind, trim, fringe, rim, hem, pipe in the sense of edge Definition a border or line where something ends or begins She was standing at the water's edge. Synonyms border, side, line, limit, bound, lip, margin, outline, boundary, fringe, verge, brink, threshold, rim, brim, perimeter, contour, periphery, flange in the sense of evade Definition to get around, shirk, or dodge (the law, a duty, etc.) He managed to evade the police for six months. Synonyms avoid, escape, dodge, get away from, shun, elude, eschew, steer clear of, sidestep, circumvent (formal), duck (informal), shirk, slip through the net of, escape the clutches of, body-swerve in the sense of flank Definition to be positioned at the side of (a person or thing) The altar was flanked by two Christmas trees. Synonyms border, line, wall, screen, edge, circle, bound, skirt, fringe, book-end in the sense of fringe Definition to decorate with a fringe Swampy islands of vegetation fringe the coastline. Synonyms border, edge, surround, bound, skirt, trim, enclose, flank in the sense of fringe Definition an outer edge They lived together on the fringe of the campus. Synonyms edge, limits, border, margin, march, marches, outskirts, perimeter, periphery, borderline in the sense of hem Definition the bottom edge of a garment, folded under and stitched down Cut a jagged edge along the hem to give a ragged look. Synonyms edge, border, margin, trimming, fringe in the sense of line Definition to be or form a border Thousands of people lined the streets as the procession went by. Synonyms border, edge, bound, fringe, rank, skirt, verge, rim in the sense of margin Definition an edge, rim, or border These islands are on the margins of human habitation. Synonyms edge, side, limit, border, bound, boundary, confine, verge (British), brink, rim, brim, perimeter, periphery in the sense of periphery Definition the boundary or edge of an area or group Geographically, the UK is on the periphery of Europe. Synonyms boundary, edge, border, skirt, fringe, verge (British), brink, outskirts, rim, hem, brim, perimeter, circumference, outer edge, ambit Additional synonyms in the sense of rim round the eastern rim of the Mediterranean Synonyms margin, border, bound, boundary, verge (British), brink, perimeter, periphery, extremity in the sense of sidestep Definition to dodge (an issue) He was trying to sidestep responsibility. Synonyms avoid, dodge, evade, duck (informal), skirt, skip, bypass, elude, circumvent (formal), find a way round, body-swerve
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