2syllables
skirting
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skirting is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, skirting is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofskirting
1verb
- To be on or form the border of.
Example: "The plain was skirted by rows of trees."
- To move around or along the border of; to avoid the center of.
- To cover with a skirt; to surround.
- To avoid or ignore (something); to manage to avoid (something or a problem); to skate by (something).
Example: "He skirted the issue of which parties to attend by staying at home instead."
1noun
- Skirting board
- Skirts collectively; material for skirts
- The act of one who skirts around something, or avoids it.
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