skirting

noun

skirt·​ing ˈskər-tiŋ How to pronounce skirting (audio)
Synonyms of skirtingnext
1
: something that skirts: such as
a
: border, edging
b
chiefly British : baseboard

called also skirting board

2
: fabric suitable for skirts

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the skirting on the saddle was a slightly darker shade of leather
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Yet by skirting and at times ignoring those rules, ride-sharing companies were able to acquire a critical mass of users in a short period of time. — Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026 With the fall of Bankman-Fried’s empire, all eyes turned to Binance, the stateless exchange with a reputation for rule-skirting. — Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2023 Hinson said the skirting of tariffs undermined an Illinois auto company’s business, forcing it to lay off a quarter of its workforce. — Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019 And Jennifer Lopez's high tea ensemble was all down to exaggerated skirting and equally eye-catching alabaster blooms. — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2023 See All Example Sentences for skirting

Word History

First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of skirting was in 1764

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“Skirting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skirting. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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