skirting

noun

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

called also skirting board

2
: fabric suitable for skirts

Examples of skirting in a Sentence

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 Experienced DIYers can also replace damaged deck boards, install skirting, or add a privacy screen wall. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026 That’s evidenced by the GOP’s skirting of the issue. Cnn.com, Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2025 The Dominator 3, at its base a Ford F-350, features an armored shell and skirting designed to keep winds from lifting the vehicle; strong windows, equipment for tracking weather data and a hydraulic spike system used to anchor the vehicle to the ground. Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for skirting

Word History

First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 22 Jun. 2026.

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