Advertisement
Advertisement
skirting
[ skur-ting ]
noun
- fabric for making skirts.
- Often skirtings. low-grade wool and foreign matter removed from the outer edges of fleece.
- Also called skirting board. British. baseboard ( def 1 ).
skirting
/ ˈɜːɪŋ /
noun
- a border, esp of wood or tiles, fixed round the base of an interior wall to protect it from kicks, dirt, etc
- material used or suitable for skirts
Example Sentences
He jokingly shows the wheelchair scuffs on the skirting boards around his home, with physiotherapy currently taking up much of his day.
A union representing hospitality workers has accused an event management company subcontracted by the Long Beach Convention Center of underpaying workers and potentially skirting payroll taxes.
“There are so many practices where these companies are just skirting the line of statutory regulatory compliance, but ultimately still trying to take advantage of consumers.”
"It reached to the top of the skirting boards. We had to have all the flooring, woodwork and lower kitchen replaced, which took nearly 12 months."
Elliott’s agency has stepped up surprise inspections and penalties against cannabis companies skirting testing requirements or dealing in unlicensed weed.
Advertisement
Related 51Թs
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse