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Skirting: meaning, definitions and examples

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skirting

 

[ ˈskɜːrtɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in fashion

A strip of fabric attached to the bottom of a skirt, dress, or coat for decoration or to provide a finished edge.

Synonyms

edging, frill, trim

Examples of usage

  • She added a lace skirting to her dress for a more elegant look.
  • The skirting on the coat matched perfectly with the rest of the outfit.
Context #2 | Verb

construction

Putting a skirt on the bottom of something.

Synonyms

border, edge, surround

Examples of usage

  • The carpenter is skirting the edge of the table with wood trim.
  • She skirting the garden beds with decorative stones.

Translations

Translations of the word "skirting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rodapé

🇮🇳 किनारा

🇩🇪 Sockelleiste

🇮🇩 pinggiran

🇺🇦 плінтус

🇵🇱 listwa przypodłogowa

🇯🇵 巾木 (きんぼく)

🇫🇷 plinthe

🇪🇸 zócalo

🇹🇷 süpürgelik

🇰🇷 걸레받이

🇸🇦 لوح الحافة

🇨🇿 lišty

🇸🇰 lišty

🇨🇳 踢脚板

🇸🇮 letvica

🇮🇸 gólflisti

🇰🇿 плинтус

🇬🇪 ბურჯი

🇦🇿 plintus

🇲🇽 zócalo

Etymology

The word 'skirting' originated from the Old English word 'scyrting,' which means a piece of cloth used to cover a skirt. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the decorative fabric strip attached to the bottom of various garments. The use of skirting in construction also developed from this original meaning, referring to the act of putting a skirt-like border on something for finishing or decorative purposes.

See also: outskirts, underskirt.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,390, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.