Meaning of the word skirting in English

What does skirting mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

skirting

US /ˈskɜːrtɪŋ/
UK /ˈskɜːtɪŋ/

Noun

material, typically wood, used to form a skirting board

Example:
We need to buy new skirting for the living room.
The old skirting was damaged and needed replacement.

Verb

1.

avoid dealing with something difficult or unpleasant

Example:
He kept skirting the issue, refusing to give a direct answer.
The politician was accused of skirting around the truth.
2.

go around or past the edge of

Example:
We had to skirt the flooded area to reach our destination.
The road skirts the edge of the forest.