Definition of skirt

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of skirt is as below...

Skirt (n.) A loose edging to any part of a dress.

Lern More About Skirt

Princesse :: Princesse (a.) A term applied to a lady's long, close-fitting dress made with waist and skirt in one..
Flounce :: Flounce (n.) An ornamental appendage to the skirt of a woman's dress, consisting of a strip gathered and sewed on by its upper edge around the skirt, and left hanging..
Skirt :: Skirt (v. t.) To cover with a skirt; to surround.
Overskirt :: Overskirt (n.) An upper skirt, shorter than the dress, and usually draped..
Waistband :: Waistband (n.) The band which encompasses the waist; esp., one on the upper part of breeches, trousers, pantaloons, skirts, or the like..
Skirt :: Skirt (n.) A petticoat.
Skirting :: Skirting (n.) A skirting board.
Tournure :: Tournure (n.) Any device used by women to expand the skirt of a dress below the waist; a bustle.
Outskirt :: Outskirt (n.) A part remote from the center; outer edge; border; -- usually in the plural; as, the outskirts of a town..
Piccadilly :: Piccadilly (n.) A high, stiff collar for the neck; also, a hem or band about the skirt of a garment, -- worn by men in the 17th century..
Polonaise :: Polonaise (n.) An article of dress for women, consisting of a body and an outer skirt in one piece..
Skirt :: Skirt (n.) Border; edge; margin; extreme part of anythin.
Panel :: Panel (n.) A plain strip or band, as of velvet or plush, placed at intervals lengthwise on the skirt of a dress, for ornament..
Hoop :: Hoop (n.) A circle, or combination of circles, of thin whalebone, metal, or other elastic material, used for expanding the skirts of ladies' dresses; crinoline; -- used chiefly in the plural..
Long-waisted :: Long-waisted (a.) Long from the part about the neck or shoulder, or from the armpits, to the bottom of the weist, or to the skirt; -- said of garments; as, a long-waisted coat..
Lap :: Lap (n.) The loose part of a coat; the lower part of a garment that plays loosely; a skirt; an apron.
Foreskirt :: Foreskirt (n.) The front skirt of a garment, in distinction from the train..
Quilt :: Quilt (n.) Anything that is quilted; esp., a quilted bed cover, or a skirt worn by women; any cover or garment made by putting wool, cotton, etc., between two cloths and stitching them together; also, any outer bed cover..
Placket :: Placket (n.) The opening or slit left in a petticoat or skirt for convenience in putting it on; -- called also placket hole.
Skirting :: Skirting (n.) Skirts, taken collectivelly; material for skirts..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us