Kilt: meaning, definitions and examples

Worn as a traditional Scottish garment, typically by men, usually made of wool and featuring a tartan pattern.

• He wore a kilt to the Scottish festival.
• The piper dressed in a traditional kilt played beautiful tunes.

A general term for a piece of clothing that hangs from the waist, typically worn by women and girls.

• She bought a new skirt for the summer.
• The school uniform includes a pleated skirt.

A specific pattern of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colors. Often associated with Scottish kilts but can be used in various clothing items and fabrics.

• The tartan dress was very fashionable.
• They used tartan fabrics to decorate the event.

Refers to pouring or throwing (a liquid) with force; commonly used in Scots language.

• He kilted the water out of the bucket.

A piece of material thick at one end and tapering to a thin edge, used for splitting, lifting, or tightening objects.

• He used a wedge to split the log.
• The doorstop was essentially a small wedge to keep the door open.

A thin, often wedge-shaped piece of material used to fill space or gaps, usually to support or adjust the alignment of a component.

• I need to use a shim to align the door properly.
• The carpenter inserted a shim to level the table.