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- Dictionaryskirt/skəːt/
noun
- 1. a garment fastened around the waist and hanging down around the legs, worn by women and girls.
- 2. a surface that conceals or protects the wheels or underside of a vehicle or aircraft.
verb
- 1. go round or past the edge of: "he did not go through the city but skirted it" Similar
- 2. attempt to ignore; avoid dealing with: "they are both skirting the issue" Similar
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1 day ago · Fashion is a term used interchangeably to describe the creation of clothing, footwear, accessories, cosmetics, and jewellery of different cultural aesthetics and their mix and match into outfits that depict distinctive ways of dressing (styles and trends) as signifiers of social status, self-expression, and group belonging.
5 hours ago · 1 pound skirt steak, patted dry and cut into 4 pieces. 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more as needed. Fine salt. 8 scallions, trimmed, divided. 2 garlic cloves, crushed. 1 cup (1 ounce ...
5 hours ago · When attending a wedding in the UK, formalwear is generally expected. For men, suits or tuxedos are appropriate, with distinctions in fabrics, cuts, and accessories. Women can opt for dresses or gowns, varying in length, neckline, and silhouette. Essential formalwear components include dress shirts, trousers, ties, and waistcoats for men, and skirts, tops, and dresses for women. To complement the attire, accessories such as footwear, bags, jewelry, and cufflinks can elevate the overall ...
5 hours ago · A depiction of Captain Kidd, showing a red sash around his waist. A sash is a large and usually colorful ribbon or band of material worn around the human body, either draping from one shoulder to the opposing hip and back up, or else encircling the waist.
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