noun
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a border, esp of wood or tiles, fixed round the base of an interior wall to protect it from kicks, dirt, etc
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material used or suitable for skirts
Etymology
Origin of skirting
Example Sentences
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A debate over a Massachusetts law recently went viral when a resident of Marblehead, Mass., accused the town of skirting the law’s housing mandate.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
The two-lane loop threads its way among forests and A-frames and cabins, skirting the waters of June Lake and the lake’s village, which is only a few blocks long.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026
Mr Pearson recommended sealing gaps around skirting boards, letter boxes and even light fittings.
From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026
Ships like these are allegedly cogs in a maritime smuggling network known as the "shadow fleet", skirting sanctions by passing themselves off as cargo vessels on legitimate business.
From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025
Johnny, riding Sandy and leading Nan, came down Frog Lane, skirting the Common.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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