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SKIRTED

(noun, verb, adj.)
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There are 12 meanings of the word Skirted.

Skirted - as a noun

Cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

A garment hanging from the waist; worn mainly by girls and women

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
garment10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(fungi) a remnant of the partial veil that in mature mushrooms surrounds the stem like a collar

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annulus7

Informal terms for a (young) woman

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bird7chick16dame7doll5

Skirted - as a verb

Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

Example: "He dodged the issue"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
circumvent19dodge8duck11elude6evade9fudge10hedge10parry10put offsidestep11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
avoid9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Pass around or about; move along the border

Example: "The boat skirted the coast"

Form the edge of

Extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

Example: "The forest surrounds my property"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
border9environ10ring5surround9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adjoin14contact11meet6touch10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Skirted - as an adjective

Bordered

Passed around

Narrowly missed

Evaded

Example Sentences

"She skirted around the puddle to avoid getting her shoes wet."
"The hiker skirted the edge of the cliff, careful not to slip."
"He skirted the questions, refusing to answer directly."
"The car skirted the traffic jam by taking a back road."
"The cat skirted along the wall, trying to remain unnoticed."
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Word Game Points

Is SKIRTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, skirted is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SKIRTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SKIRTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, skirted is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SKIRTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is SKIRTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, skirted is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SKIRTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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