SKIRTED Synonyms
There are 23 hypernyms of the word skirted. (close relations)
Definition of SKIRTED
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annulus | nounn | |||||||
noun • a toroidal shape • (Fungi) a remnant of the partial veil that in mature mushrooms surrounds the stem like a collar | ||||||||
bird | nounn | |||||||
noun • warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings • the flesh of a bird or fowl (wild or domestic) used as food • informal terms for a (young) woman • a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt • badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers verb • watch and study birds in their natural habitat | ||||||||
border | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a line that indicates a boundary • the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary • the boundary of a surface • a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge • a strip forming the outer edge of something verb • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle • form the boundary of; be contiguous to • enclose in or as if in a frame • provide with a border or edge • lie adjacent to another or share a boundary | ||||||||
chick | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • young bird especially of domestic fowl • informal terms for a (young) woman | ||||||||
circumvent | verbv | |||||||
verb • surround so as to force to give up • beat through cleverness and wit • avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | ||||||||
dame | nounn | |||||||
noun • informal terms for a (young) woman • a woman of refinement | ||||||||
dodge | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade • a quick evasive movement • a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery verb • make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid • move to and fro or from place to place usually in an irregular course • avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | ||||||||
doll | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small replica of a person; used as a toy • informal terms for a (young) woman | ||||||||
duck | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs • (cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman • flesh of a duck (domestic or wild) • a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents verb • to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away • submerge or plunge suddenly • dip into a liquid • avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | ||||||||
elude | verbv | |||||||
verb • escape, either physically or mentally • be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by • avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | ||||||||
environ | verbv | |||||||
verb • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle | ||||||||
evade | verbv | |||||||
verb • avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) • escape, either physically or mentally • practice evasion • use cunning or deceit to escape or avoid | ||||||||
fudge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • soft creamy candy verb • tamper, with the purpose of deception • avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | ||||||||
hedge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes • any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change • an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement verb • avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) • hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge • enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges • minimize loss or risk | ||||||||
parry | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword • a return punch (especially by a boxer) verb • impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) • avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | ||||||||
ring | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a characteristic sound • a toroidal shape • a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling • (chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop • an association of criminals • the sound of a bell ringing • a platform usually marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle • jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger • a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration) verb • sound loudly and sonorously • ring or echo with sound • make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification • get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle • attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify | ||||||||
sidestep | verbv | |||||||
noun • a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing) verb • avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | ||||||||
surround | verbv | |||||||
noun • the area in which something exists or lives verb • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle • envelop completely • surround so as to force to give up • surround with a wall in order to fortify | ||||||||
put off | verbv | |||||||
verb • hold back to a later time • cause to feel intense dislike or distaste • take away the enthusiasm of • cause to feel embarrassment • avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) |