skirt

/skɜrt/

Definitions

1. noun

a piece of clothing that hangs from the waist and covers the lower part of the body, typically below the hips.

“She wore a long skirt to the party.”

2. verb

to remove the outer layer or covering of something, typically with a sharp object.

“The chef skirted the meat before cooking it.”

Synonyms

  • apron
  • kirtle
  • petticoat

Antonyms

  • shorts
  • trouser