noun

skirting

Skirting (noun) means (UK) The narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall. Example: “We need to repaint the skirting before the new carpet goes in.”

noun

(UK) The narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall.

"We need to repaint the skirting before the new carpet goes in."

The act of avoiding something by going around it.

"His constant skirting of the real question frustrated the interviewer."

How to use skirting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishIn British homes, the trim board at the base of a wall; more generally, the act of avoiding something.

UK vs US

Americans call the wall trim "baseboard" rather than "skirting board".

Common pairings

skirting board

Word forms

skirtings plural

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Rhymes for skirting

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Frequently asked questions

What does “skirting” mean?

The word “skirting” means (UK) The narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall. In plain terms, in British homes, the trim board at the base of a wall; more generally, the act of avoiding something.

How do you use “skirting” in a sentence?

Here is “skirting” used in a sentence: “We need to repaint the skirting before the new carpet goes in.”

What part of speech is “skirting”?

“Skirting” is a noun.

How many meanings does “skirting” have?

“Skirting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (UK) The narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall.